Information about #317D9C color

#317D9C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #317D9C belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(49, 125, 156) (19.2% red, 49% green, 61.2% blue), or CMYK 42 / 12 / 0 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#317D9C presents itself as a confidently colored azure — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Waterfront (#3E7F9D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Lure (#2F77A9) and Dirty Blue (#3F829D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(49, 125, 156)), which gives #317D9C its character. If you plan to put text on a #317D9C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#317D9C color variations

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#317D9C 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 #317D9C

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

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#317D9C
  • RGB49, 125, 156
  • CMYK42, 12, 0, 39
  • CSSrgb(49, 125, 156)
  • HSL197°, 52%, 40%
  • HSL Precise197.383°, 52.195%, 40.196%
  • HSV197°, 69%, 61%
  • HSB197°, 69%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.192
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • GLSLvec3(0.192, 0.490, 0.612)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.192, 0.490, 0.612, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.192, 0.490, 0.612)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB19.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.2%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID317D9C
  • DECIMAL ID3243420
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers5 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01