Information about #3A4E78 color

#3A4E78 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3A4E78 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(58, 78, 120) — 22.7% red, 30.6% green, 47.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 24 / 16 / 0 / 53. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3A4E78 is a softly balanced azure that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Takaka (#3D4D78). Nearby in the Register you will also find Magik (#3E4C7A) and Metallic Blue (#32527B).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(58, 78, 120)), which gives #3A4E78 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3A4E78 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. #3A4E78 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3A4E78 color variations

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#3A4E78 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 #3A4E78

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

Takaka color link
Takaka

#3D4D78

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

Night Moves color link
Night Moves

#454C73

Matisse color link
Matisse

#365C7D

Superhero color link
Superhero

#374E88

Port Gore color link
Port Gore

#3B436C

Spray Drift color link
Spray Drift

#2D5877

Chambray color link
Chambray

#475877

Venice Blue color link
Venice Blue

#2C5778

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3A4E78
  • RGB58, 78, 120
  • CMYK24, 16, 0, 53
  • CSSrgb(58, 78, 120)
  • HSL221°, 35%, 35%
  • HSL Precise220.645°, 34.831%, 34.902%
  • HSV221°, 52%, 47%
  • HSB221°, 52%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • GLSLvec3(0.227, 0.306, 0.471)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.227, 0.306, 0.471, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.227, 0.306, 0.471)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3A4E78
  • DECIMAL ID3821176
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01