Information about #3B3366 color

#3B3366 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B3366 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 51, 102) (23.1% red, 20% green, 40% blue), or CMYK 17 / 20 / 0 / 60 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #3B3366 reads as a mildly saturated classic blue and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Jelly (#3E3267). Nearby in the Register you will also find Wow (#343467) and Deep Koamaru (#333366).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 51, 102)), which gives #3B3366 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 11.3:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 1.9:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:60) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3B3366 color variations

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#3B3366 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 #3B3366

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

Jelly color link
Jelly

#3E3267

Wow color link
Wow

#343467

Deep Koamaru color link
Deep Koamaru

#333366

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Storm color link
Storm

#36365D

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Topsy Turvy color link
Topsy Turvy

#313669

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B3366
  • RGB59, 51, 102
  • CMYK17, 20, 0, 60
  • CSSrgb(59, 51, 102)
  • HSL249°, 33%, 30%
  • HSL Precise249.412°, 33.333%, 30%
  • HSV249°, 50%, 40%
  • HSB249°, 50%, 40%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.200
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.400
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.200, 0.400)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.200, 0.400, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.200, 0.400)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB20%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB40%
  • Color FamilyBlue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B3366
  • DECIMAL ID3879782
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01