Information about #383B61 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #383B61 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(56, 59, 97) (22% red, 23.1% green, 38% blue), or CMYK 16 / 15 / 0 / 62 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A mildly saturated blue, #383B61 sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bay Of Many (#353E64). Nearby in the Register you will also find Storm (#36365D) and Vortex (#3A385B).

In RGB terms — rgb(56, 59, 97) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #383B61 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.0:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:62), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #383B61 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#383B61 color variations

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#383B61 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 #383B61

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

Bay Of Many color link
Bay Of Many

#353E64

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

Digital Blue color link
Digital Blue

#3E4163

Zodiac color link
Zodiac

#413A5D

Wow color link
Wow

#343467

Adventure color link
Adventure

#414062

Deep Koamaru color link
Deep Koamaru

#333366

Super Sonic color link
Super Sonic

#374467

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Dotcom color link
Dotcom

#41415D

Topsy Turvy color link
Topsy Turvy

#313669

#383B61 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#383B61
  • RGB56, 59, 97
  • CMYK16, 15, 0, 62
  • CSSrgb(56, 59, 97)
  • HSL236°, 27%, 30%
  • HSL Precise235.61°, 26.797%, 30%
  • HSV236°, 42%, 38%
  • HSB236°, 42%, 38%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.220
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.380
  • GLSLvec3(0.220, 0.231, 0.380)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.220, 0.231, 0.380, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.220, 0.231, 0.380)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID383B61
  • DECIMAL ID3685217
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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