Information about #3D495C color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3D495C is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(61, 73, 92) — 23.9% red, 28.6% green, 36.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 12 / 7 / 0 / 64. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A calm, restrained steel-blue azure, #3D495C sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Wind Talker (#3A4859). Nearby in the Register you will also find Frances Navy (#42485F) and Dark Grayish Sapphire Blue (#424859).

In RGB terms — rgb(61, 73, 92) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3D495C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:64), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3D495C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3D495C color variations

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#3D495C 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 #3D495C

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

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Rhino color link
Rhino

#3D4653

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

#3D495C color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3D495C
  • RGB61, 73, 92
  • CMYK12, 7, 0, 64
  • HSL217°, 20%, 30%
  • HSL Precise216.774°, 20.261%, 30%
  • HSV217°, 34%, 36%
  • HSB217°, 34%, 36%
  • HEX ID3D495C
  • DECIMAL ID4016476
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.1%
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