Information about #303255 color

#303255 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #303255 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(48, 50, 85) (18.8% red, 19.6% green, 33.3% blue), or CMYK 15 / 14 / 0 / 67 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#303255 presents itself as a softly balanced blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Galactica (#303655). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Shadowed Lavender (#322D56) and Aviator (#2A3057).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(48, 50, 85)), which gives #303255 its character. If you plan to put text on a #303255 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:67) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#303255 color variations

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

#303255 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 #303255

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

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Aviator color link
Aviator

#2A3057

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Midnight Oil color link
Midnight Oil

#283854

Vintage Navy color link
Vintage Navy

#2A344D

Lucky Point color link
Lucky Point

#292D4F

Madison color link
Madison

#2D3C54

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

#303255 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#303255
  • RGB48, 50, 85
  • CMYK15, 14, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(48, 50, 85)
  • HSL237°, 28%, 26%
  • HSL Precise236.757°, 27.82%, 26.078%
  • HSV237°, 44%, 33%
  • HSB237°, 44%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.188, 0.196, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.188, 0.196, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.188, 0.196, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID303255
  • DECIMAL ID3158613
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01