Information about Muted Blue color

#3B719F - Muted Blue color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B719F ("Muted Blue") belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 113, 159) — 23.1% red, 44.3% green, 62.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 39 / 18 / 0 / 38. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B719F is a pleasantly vivid azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Flat Blue (#3C73A8). Nearby in the Register you will also find Primetime (#3973A9) and Lochmara (#316EA0).

In RGB terms — rgb(59, 113, 159) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3B719F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. The name "Muted Blue" is officially recorded for this exact shade in The Official Register of Color Names.

Muted Blue color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

Muted Blue 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 Muted Blue

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity.

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Super Duper color link
Super Duper

#42639F

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Muted Blue color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B719F
  • RGB59, 113, 159
  • CMYK39, 18, 0, 38
  • HSL208°, 46%, 43%
  • HSL Precise207.6°, 45.872%, 42.745%
  • HSV208°, 63%, 62%
  • HSB208°, 63%, 62%
  • HEX ID3B719F
  • DECIMAL ID3895711
  • Name Length10
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB62.4%
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