Information about #3B3167 color

#3B3167 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B3167 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 49, 103) — 23.1% red, 19.2% green, 40.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 17 / 21 / 0 / 60. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B3167 presents itself as a mildly saturated classic blue — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jelly (#3E3267). Nearby in the Register you will also find Wow (#343467) and Deep Koamaru (#333366).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 49, 103)), which gives #3B3167 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B3167 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:60) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3B3167 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3B3167 color variations

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#3B3167 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #3B3167

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Jelly color link
Jelly

#3E3267

Wow color link
Wow

#343467

Deep Koamaru color link
Deep Koamaru

#333366

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Topsy Turvy color link
Topsy Turvy

#313669

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B3167
  • RGB59, 49, 103
  • CMYK17, 21, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(59, 49, 103)
  • HSL251°, 36%, 30%
  • HSL Precise251.111°, 35.526%, 29.804%
  • HSV251°, 52%, 40%
  • HSB251°, 52%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.404
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.192, 0.404)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.192, 0.404, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.192, 0.404)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B3167
  • DECIMAL ID3879271
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01