Information about #3A6FA1 color

#3A6FA1 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3A6FA1 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(58, 111, 161) — 22.7% red, 43.5% green, 63.1% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 40 / 20 / 0 / 37. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3A6FA1 is a pleasantly vivid azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. 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 Muted Blue (#3B719F). Nearby in the Register you will also find Flat Blue (#3C73A8) and Primetime (#3973A9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(58, 111, 161)), which gives #3A6FA1 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3A6FA1 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3A6FA1 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3A6FA1 color variations

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#3A6FA1 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 #3A6FA1

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

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Flat Blue color link
Flat Blue

#3C73A8

Primetime color link
Primetime

#3973A9

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

Super Duper color link
Super Duper

#42639F

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

San Marino color link
San Marino

#4E6C9D

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3A6FA1
  • RGB58, 111, 161
  • CMYK40, 20, 0, 37
  • CSSrgb(58, 111, 161)
  • HSL209°, 47%, 43%
  • HSL Precise209.126°, 47.032%, 42.941%
  • HSV209°, 64%, 63%
  • HSB209°, 64%, 63%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.227
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.631
  • GLSLvec3(0.227, 0.435, 0.631)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.227, 0.435, 0.631, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.227, 0.435, 0.631)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB43.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB63.1%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3A6FA1
  • DECIMAL ID3829665
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01