Information about #3B514F color

#3B514F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B514F belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 81, 79) — 23.1% red, 31.8% green, 31% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 9 / 0 / 1 / 68. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #3B514F reads as a calm, restrained cyan and sits comfortably between light and dark. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Kimono Storage (#3D4C51). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blue Dianne (#35514F) and Atomic (#3D4B52).

In RGB terms — rgb(59, 81, 79) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3B514F background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 8.5:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.5:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:68) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3B514F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B514F color variations

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#3B514F 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 #3B514F

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

Blue Dianne color link
Blue Dianne

#35514F

Atomic color link
Atomic

#3D4B52

Espirit color link
Espirit

#354E51

Hauraki color link
Hauraki

#3A4D49

Oracle color link
Oracle

#395555

Ox Gray color link
Ox Gray

#414E54

Plantation color link
Plantation

#3E594C

Ivanhoe color link
Ivanhoe

#3B4C57

Limed Spruce color link
Limed Spruce

#394851

Outer Space color link
Outer Space

#414A4C

#3B514F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B514F
  • RGB59, 81, 79
  • CMYK9, 0, 1, 68
  • CSSrgb(59, 81, 79)
  • HSL175°, 16%, 27%
  • HSL Precise174.545°, 15.714%, 27.451%
  • HSV175°, 27%, 32%
  • HSB175°, 27%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.310
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.318, 0.310)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.318, 0.310, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.318, 0.310)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB31.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B514F
  • DECIMAL ID3887439
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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