Information about #383040 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #383040 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 48, 64) (22% red, 18.8% green, 25.1% blue), or CMYK 3 / 6 / 0 / 75 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #383040 reads as a gently muted blue-purple violet and carries a shadowy depth. Expect to see shades like this in moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Revolver (#37363F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Catch (#34343C) and Black Marlin (#383740).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(56, 48, 64)), which gives #383040 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:75) — 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.

#383040 color variations

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

#383040 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#383040 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#383040 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#383040 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#383040 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
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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
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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
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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
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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Nearest named colors to #383040

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

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Catch color link
Catch

#34343C

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

Tarot color link
Tarot

#38293D

Woody Bay color link
Woody Bay

#33343A

Valentino color link
Valentino

#382C38

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Disappearing Purple color link
Disappearing Purple

#3F313A

Shark color link
Shark

#34363A

Passion color link
Passion

#3B2A39

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

#383040 color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

#383040 color image #383040 color ORCN HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#383040 color image #383040 color ORCN HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)
#383040 color image #383040 color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#383040 color image #383040 color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#383040
  • RGB56, 48, 64
  • CMYK3, 6, 0, 75
  • CSSrgb(56, 48, 64)
  • HSL270°, 14%, 22%
  • HSL Precise270°, 14.286%, 21.961%
  • HSV270°, 25%, 25%
  • HSB270°, 25%, 25%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.188, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.188, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.188, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID383040
  • DECIMAL ID3682368
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited6 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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