Information about #3B394C color

#3B394C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3B394C falls into the Blue Color FamilyLow Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 57, 76) — 23.1% red, 22.4% green, 29.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 7 / 7 / 0 / 70. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B394C presents itself as a gently muted blue — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Martinique (#3C3748). Slightly further away sit Catwalk (#3D3E4C) and Cloud Burst (#353E4F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 57, 76)), which gives #3B394C its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3B394C: 11.2:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.9:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3B394C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B394C color variations

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#3B394C 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 #3B394C

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

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Arsenic color link
Arsenic

#3B444B

Half Foundry color link
Half Foundry

#3E4145

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B394C
  • RGB59, 57, 76
  • CMYK7, 7, 0, 70
  • CSSrgb(59, 57, 76)
  • HSL246°, 14%, 26%
  • HSL Precise246.316°, 14.286%, 26.078%
  • HSV246°, 25%, 30%
  • HSB246°, 25%, 30%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.298
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.224, 0.298)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.224, 0.298, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.224, 0.298)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29.8%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B394C
  • DECIMAL ID3881292
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01