Information about #3C4666 color

#3C4666 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3C4666 falls into the Blue Color FamilyMild Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 70, 102) — 23.5% red, 27.5% green, 40% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 16 / 13 / 0 / 60. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C4666 presents itself as a moderately toned classic 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 Super Sonic (#374467). Slightly further away sit Digital Blue (#3E4163) and Pastel Dark Blue (#3D426B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 70, 102)), which gives #3C4666 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3C4666: 9.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.3:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:60), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3C4666 color variations

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#3C4666 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 #3C4666

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

Super Sonic color link
Super Sonic

#374467

Digital Blue color link
Digital Blue

#3E4163

Port Gore color link
Port Gore

#3B436C

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Bay Of Many color link
Bay Of Many

#353E64

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Wave Rider color link
Wave Rider

#413F6E

Capri color link
Capri

#30436A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C4666
  • RGB60, 70, 102
  • CMYK16, 13, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(60, 70, 102)
  • HSL226°, 26%, 32%
  • HSL Precise225.714°, 25.926%, 31.765%
  • HSV226°, 41%, 40%
  • HSB226°, 41%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.275
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.275, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.275, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.275, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C4666
  • DECIMAL ID3950182
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01