Information about #334A55 color

#334A55 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #334A55 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(51, 74, 85) — 20% red, 29% green, 33.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 13 / 4 / 0 / 67. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #334A55 reads as a calm, restrained azure and holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Iron Head Flower (#344D56). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Espirit (#354E51) and Explorer (#374E59).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(51, 74, 85)), which gives #334A55 its character. If you plan to put text on a #334A55 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. 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.

#334A55 color variations

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

#334A55 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 #334A55

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

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Avalanche color link
Avalanche

#354152

Ares blue color link
Ares blue

#2D4255

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#334A55
  • RGB51, 74, 85
  • CMYK13, 4, 0, 67
  • CSSrgb(51, 74, 85)
  • HSL199°, 25%, 27%
  • HSL Precise199.412°, 25%, 26.667%
  • HSV199°, 40%, 33%
  • HSB199°, 40%, 33%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.290
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.333
  • GLSLvec3(0.200, 0.290, 0.333)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.200, 0.290, 0.333, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.200, 0.290, 0.333)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB29%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB33.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID334A55
  • DECIMAL ID3361365
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01