Information about #3A295E color

#3A295E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3A295E belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(58, 41, 94) (22.7% red, 16.1% green, 36.9% blue), or CMYK 14 / 21 / 0 / 63 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A moderately toned blue-purple violet, #3A295E holds a balanced mid-tone. 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 practically indistinguishable from Pukeko (#3A2860). Its next-closest registered neighbors are An (#3B2A60) and Dark Blue Violet (#3A2759).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(58, 41, 94)), which gives #3A295E its character. If you plan to put text on a #3A295E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.7:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:63), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3A295E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3A295E color variations

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#3A295E 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 #3A295E

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

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

An color link
An

#3B2A60

North-Star color link
North-Star

#372561

Paris M color link
Paris M

#312760

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Jelly color link
Jelly

#3E3267

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3A295E
  • RGB58, 41, 94
  • CMYK14, 21, 0, 63
  • CSSrgb(58, 41, 94)
  • HSL259°, 39%, 26%
  • HSL Precise259.245°, 39.259%, 26.471%
  • HSV259°, 56%, 37%
  • HSB259°, 56%, 37%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.161
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.369
  • GLSLvec3(0.227, 0.161, 0.369)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.227, 0.161, 0.369, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.227, 0.161, 0.369)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB16.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.9%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3A295E
  • DECIMAL ID3811678
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01