Information about #3B404A color

#3B404A color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B404A is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 64, 74) — 23.1% red, 25.1% green, 29% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 6 / 4 / 0 / 71. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B404A presents itself as a calm, restrained azure — 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 New Denim Blue (#394149). Nearby in the Register you will also find Matte Charcoal (#3B4248) and Soft Charcoal (#3E414A).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 64, 74)), which gives #3B404A its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B404A background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:71) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B404A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B404A color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#3B404A 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 #3B404A

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

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Arsenic color link
Arsenic

#3B444B

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Half Foundry color link
Half Foundry

#3E4145

Charade color link
Charade

#394043

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Mirage color link
Mirage

#373F43

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B404A
  • RGB59, 64, 74
  • CMYK6, 4, 0, 71
  • CSSrgb(59, 64, 74)
  • HSL220°, 11%, 26%
  • HSL Precise220°, 11.278%, 26.078%
  • HSV220°, 20%, 29%
  • HSB220°, 20%, 29%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.251, 0.290)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.251, 0.290, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.251, 0.290)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB29%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B404A
  • DECIMAL ID3883082
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01