Information about #3C4044 color

#3C4044 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3C4044 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 64, 68) (23.5% red, 25.1% green, 26.7% blue), or CMYK 3 / 2 / 0 / 73 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C4044 presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Charcoal Grey (#3C4142). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Charcoal Frost (#3C3F46) and Half Foundry (#3E4145).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 64, 68)), which gives #3C4044 its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3C4044: 10.5:1 contrast (passing WCAG AAA) versus 2.0:1 for black. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:73), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. #3C4044 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C4044 color variations

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#3C4044 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 #3C4044

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

Half Foundry color link
Half Foundry

#3E4145

Charade color link
Charade

#394043

Liquid Metal color link
Liquid Metal

#3E4147

Gravity color link
Gravity

#3D4040

Mica color link
Mica

#3C4543

Mirage color link
Mirage

#373F43

Mine Shaft color link
Mine Shaft

#373E41

Ship Grey color link
Ship Grey

#3E3A44

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C4044
  • RGB60, 64, 68
  • CMYK3, 2, 0, 73
  • CSSrgb(60, 64, 68)
  • HSL210°, 6%, 25%
  • HSL Precise210°, 6.25%, 25.098%
  • HSV210°, 12%, 27%
  • HSB210°, 12%, 27%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.267
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.251, 0.267)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.251, 0.267, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.251, 0.267)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB25.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB26.7%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C4044
  • DECIMAL ID3948612
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01