Information about #38354E color

#38354E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #38354E belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(56, 53, 78) — 22% red, 20.8% green, 30.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 10 / 0 / 69. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#38354E is a calm, restrained blue that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Wicked (#362F50). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Martinique (#3C3748) and Cherry Pie (#372D52).

In RGB terms — rgb(56, 53, 78) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #38354E: 11.7:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 1.8:1 for black. For print, note the heavy black component (K:69) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #38354E is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#38354E color variations

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#38354E 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 #38354E

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

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Checkmate color link
Checkmate

#2F324A

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

#38354E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#38354E
  • RGB56, 53, 78
  • CMYK9, 10, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(56, 53, 78)
  • HSL247°, 19%, 26%
  • HSL Precise247.2°, 19.084%, 25.686%
  • HSV247°, 32%, 31%
  • HSB247°, 32%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.208, 0.306)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.208, 0.306, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.208, 0.306)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB30.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID38354E
  • DECIMAL ID3683662
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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