Information about #3B4B81 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B4B81 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 75, 129) — 23.1% red, 29.4% green, 50.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 27 / 21 / 0 / 49. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B4B81 presents itself as a softly balanced deep-sea blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 Magik (#3E4C7A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Superhero (#374E88) and Takaka (#3D4D78).

In RGB terms — rgb(59, 75, 129) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3B4B81 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.4:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3B4B81 color variations

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#3B4B81 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 #3B4B81

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

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Takaka color link
Takaka

#3D4D78

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Matisse color link
Matisse

#365C7D

Blue Jay color link
Blue Jay

#2B547E

Sea World color link
Sea World

#323F75

Torea Bay color link
Torea Bay

#353D75

#3B4B81 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B4B81
  • RGB59, 75, 129
  • CMYK27, 21, 0, 49
  • HSL226°, 37%, 37%
  • HSL Precise226.286°, 37.234%, 36.863%
  • HSV226°, 54%, 51%
  • HSB226°, 54%, 51%
  • HEX ID3B4B81
  • DECIMAL ID3885953
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB50.6%
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