Information about #3B4E63 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B4E63 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 78, 99) (23.1% red, 30.6% green, 38.8% blue), or CMYK 16 / 8 / 0 / 61 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B4E63 is a moderately toned steel-blue azure that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Frances Navy (#42485F). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Jetsetter (#40505A) and Explorer (#374E59).

The recipe behind #3B4E63 is rgb(59, 78, 99), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3B4E63 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.6:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:61) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. No one has named #3B4E63 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B4E63 color variations

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#3B4E63 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 #3B4E63

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

Frances Navy color link
Frances Navy

#42485F

Jetsetter color link
Jetsetter

#40505A

Explorer color link
Explorer

#374E59

Super Sonic color link
Super Sonic

#374467

Wind Talker color link
Wind Talker

#3A4859

Navigate color link
Navigate

#304E5E

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Spinnaker color link
Spinnaker

#2F4D66

San Juan color link
San Juan

#445761

Marathon color link
Marathon

#305563

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B4E63
  • RGB59, 78, 99
  • CMYK16, 8, 0, 61
  • CSSrgb(59, 78, 99)
  • HSL212°, 25%, 31%
  • HSL Precise211.5°, 25.316%, 30.98%
  • HSV212°, 40%, 39%
  • HSB212°, 40%, 39%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.306
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.388
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.306, 0.388)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.306, 0.388, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.306, 0.388)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB30.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB38.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B4E63
  • DECIMAL ID3886691
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01