Information about #3C304D color

#3C304D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C304D is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 48, 77) — 23.5% red, 18.8% green, 30.2% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 7 / 11 / 0 / 70. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3C304D presents itself as a gently muted violet — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jagger (#3F2E4C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Wicked (#362F50) and Cherry Pie (#372D52).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 48, 77)), which gives #3C304D its character. If you plan to put text on a #3C304D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:70), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3C304D is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3C304D color variations

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#3C304D 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 #3C304D

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

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

#3C304D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C304D
  • RGB60, 48, 77
  • CMYK7, 11, 0, 70
  • HSL265°, 23%, 25%
  • HSL Precise264.828°, 23.2%, 24.51%
  • HSV265°, 38%, 30%
  • HSB265°, 38%, 30%
  • HEX ID3C304D
  • DECIMAL ID3944525
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.2%
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