Information about #393442 color

#393442 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #393442 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Dark brightness. In numbers: rgb(57, 52, 66) (22.4% red, 20.4% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 4 / 5 / 0 / 74 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#393442 is a gently muted blue-purple violet that carries a shadowy depth. It is a natural fit for moody backdrops, typography on light surfaces and premium packaging. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Black Marlin (#383740). Nearby in the Register you will also find Revolver (#37363F) and Martinique (#3C3748).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(57, 52, 66)), which gives #393442 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 12.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.7:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:74) — 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.

#393442 color variations

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#393442 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 #393442

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

Black Marlin color link
Black Marlin

#383740

Revolver color link
Revolver

#37363F

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Catch color link
Catch

#34343C

Vulcan color link
Vulcan

#36383C

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

High Tide color link
High Tide

#32373F

Atom color link
Atom

#373A3C

Rockstar color link
Rockstar

#3D3A3C

Shark color link
Shark

#34363A

Fuscous Grey color link
Fuscous Grey

#3C3B3C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#393442
  • RGB57, 52, 66
  • CMYK4, 5, 0, 74
  • CSSrgb(57, 52, 66)
  • HSL261°, 12%, 23%
  • HSL Precise261.429°, 11.864%, 23.137%
  • HSV261°, 21%, 26%
  • HSB261°, 21%, 26%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.204
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.259
  • GLSLvec3(0.224, 0.204, 0.259)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.224, 0.204, 0.259, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.224, 0.204, 0.259)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyDark
  • HEX ID393442
  • DECIMAL ID3748930
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01