Information about #3E4255 color

#3E4255 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#3E4255 falls into the Blue Color FamilyLow Saturation, Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(62, 66, 85) — 24.3% red, 25.9% green, 33.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 7 / 0 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3E4255 presents itself as a gently muted 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 Rhino (#3D4653). Slightly further away sit Skywater (#404653) and Dark Grayish Blue (#424259).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(62, 66, 85)), which gives #3E4255 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3E4255: 9.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.1:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:67), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3E4255 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3E4255 color variations

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#3E4255 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 #3E4255

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

Rhino color link
Rhino

#3D4653

Skywater color link
Skywater

#404653

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

Mako color link
Mako

#444954

Warlord color link
Warlord

#45404F

Avalanche color link
Avalanche

#354152

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E4255
  • RGB62, 66, 85
  • CMYK9, 7, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(62, 66, 85)
  • HSL230°, 16%, 29%
  • HSL Precise229.565°, 15.646%, 28.824%
  • HSV230°, 27%, 33%
  • HSB230°, 27%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.259, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.259, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.259, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3E4255
  • DECIMAL ID4080213
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01