Information about #3B4571 color

#3B4571 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B4571 belongs to the Blue Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 69, 113) (23.1% red, 27.1% green, 44.3% blue), or CMYK 21 / 17 / 0 / 56 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B4571 presents itself as a mildly saturated classic blue — one 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 almost identical to Port Gore (#3B436C). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pastel Dark Blue (#3D426B) and Corn Flower Blue (#42426F).

The recipe behind #3B4571 is rgb(59, 69, 113), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3B4571 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 9.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3B4571 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3B4571 color variations

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#3B4571 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 #3B4571

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

Port Gore color link
Port Gore

#3B436C

Wave Rider color link
Wave Rider

#413F6E

Torea Bay color link
Torea Bay

#353D75

Super Sonic color link
Super Sonic

#374467

Takaka color link
Takaka

#3D4D78

Sea World color link
Sea World

#323F75

Magik color link
Magik

#3E4C7A

Quayside color link
Quayside

#424F71

#3B4571 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B4571
  • RGB59, 69, 113
  • CMYK21, 17, 0, 56
  • CSSrgb(59, 69, 113)
  • HSL229°, 31%, 34%
  • HSL Precise228.889°, 31.395%, 33.725%
  • HSV229°, 48%, 44%
  • HSB229°, 48%, 44%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.271
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.271, 0.443)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.271, 0.443, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.271, 0.443)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB27.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.3%
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B4571
  • DECIMAL ID3884401
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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