Information about #3C495D color

#3C495D color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C495D is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 73, 93) (23.5% red, 28.6% green, 36.5% blue), or CMYK 13 / 8 / 0 / 64 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #3C495D reads as a gently muted sky-leaning azure and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. 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 Wind Talker (#3A4859). Slightly further away sit Frances Navy (#42485F) and Ivanhoe (#3B4C57).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 73, 93)), which gives #3C495D its character. On this background, white text reaches a 9.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); black stays at 2.3:1. For print, note the heavy black component (K:64) — ink coverage matters with tones this deep. #3C495D has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C495D color variations

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#3C495D 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 #3C495D

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#3C495D color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C495D
  • RGB60, 73, 93
  • CMYK13, 8, 0, 64
  • CSSrgb(60, 73, 93)
  • HSL216°, 22%, 30%
  • HSL Precise216.364°, 21.569%, 30%
  • HSV216°, 35%, 36%
  • HSB216°, 35%, 36%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.286
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.365
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.286, 0.365)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.286, 0.365, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.286, 0.365)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB28.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB36.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C495D
  • DECIMAL ID3950941
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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