Information about #397C9D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #397C9D belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(57, 124, 157) — 22.4% red, 48.6% green, 61.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 39 / 13 / 0 / 38. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #397C9D reads as a clearly saturated sky-leaning azure and feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Waterfront (#3E7F9D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Dirty Blue (#3F829D) and Muted Blue (#3B719F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(57, 124, 157)), which gives #397C9D its character. If you plan to put text on a #397C9D background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 4.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.5:1. No one has named #397C9D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#397C9D color variations

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#397C9D 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 #397C9D

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

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Hippie Blue color link
Hippie Blue

#49889A

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

#397C9D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#397C9D
  • RGB57, 124, 157
  • CMYK39, 13, 0, 38
  • CSSrgb(57, 124, 157)
  • HSL200°, 47%, 42%
  • HSL Precise199.8°, 46.729%, 41.961%
  • HSV200°, 64%, 62%
  • HSB200°, 64%, 62%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.486
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.616
  • GLSLvec3(0.224, 0.486, 0.616)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.224, 0.486, 0.616, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.224, 0.486, 0.616)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB61.6%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID397C9D
  • DECIMAL ID3767453
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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