Information about #3D3251 color

#3D3251 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3D3251 is classified in the Register under the Violet Color Family, with Low Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(61, 50, 81) — 23.9% red, 19.6% green, 31.8% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 8 / 12 / 0 / 68. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3D3251 presents itself as a softly toned blue-purple violet — one 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 practically indistinguishable from Jagger (#3F2E4C). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Wicked (#362F50) and Cherry Pie (#372D52).

The recipe behind #3D3251 is rgb(61, 50, 81), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3D3251 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 11.8:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.8:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:68), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3D3251 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3D3251 color variations

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#3D3251 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 #3D3251

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

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Martinique color link
Martinique

#3C3748

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

Catwalk color link
Catwalk

#3D3E4C

Sputnik color link
Sputnik

#373E54

Galactica color link
Galactica

#303655

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3D3251
  • RGB61, 50, 81
  • CMYK8, 12, 0, 68
  • CSSrgb(61, 50, 81)
  • HSL261°, 24%, 26%
  • HSL Precise261.29°, 23.664%, 25.686%
  • HSV261°, 38%, 32%
  • HSB261°, 38%, 32%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.239
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.196
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.318
  • GLSLvec3(0.239, 0.196, 0.318)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.239, 0.196, 0.318, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.239, 0.196, 0.318)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB19.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB31.8%
  • Color FamilyViolet
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3D3251
  • DECIMAL ID4010577
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01