Information about #3A3C50 color

#3A3C50 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3A3C50 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(58, 60, 80) — 22.7% red, 23.5% green, 31.4% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 9 / 8 / 0 / 69. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3A3C50 presents itself as a softly toned classic blue — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Sputnik (#373E54). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Catwalk (#3D3E4C) and Cloud Burst (#353E4F).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(58, 60, 80)), which gives #3A3C50 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3A3C50 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 10.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.9:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:69), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3A3C50 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3A3C50 color variations

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#3A3C50 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 #3A3C50

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

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Cloud Burst color link
Cloud Burst

#353E4F

Avalanche color link
Avalanche

#354152

Arsenic color link
Arsenic

#3B444B

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Charcoal color link
Charcoal

#36454F

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3A3C50
  • RGB58, 60, 80
  • CMYK9, 8, 0, 69
  • CSSrgb(58, 60, 80)
  • HSL235°, 16%, 27%
  • HSL Precise234.545°, 15.942%, 27.059%
  • HSV235°, 28%, 31%
  • HSB235°, 28%, 31%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.314
  • GLSLvec3(0.227, 0.235, 0.314)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.227, 0.235, 0.314, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.227, 0.235, 0.314)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.4%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3A3C50
  • DECIMAL ID3816528
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01