Information about #3E738E color

#3E738E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3E738E belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(62, 115, 142) — 24.3% red, 45.1% green, 55.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 31 / 11 / 0 / 44. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3E738E is a softly balanced steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Calypso (#3D7188). Nearby in the Register you will also find Jelly Bean Blue (#44798E) and Teal Blue (#367588).

In RGB terms — rgb(62, 115, 142) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3E738E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.2:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.0:1. #3E738E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3E738E color variations

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#3E738E 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 #3E738E

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

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

Wedgewood color link
Wedgewood

#4C6B88

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

#3E738E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3E738E
  • RGB62, 115, 142
  • CMYK31, 11, 0, 44
  • CSSrgb(62, 115, 142)
  • HSL200°, 39%, 40%
  • HSL Precise200.25°, 39.216%, 40%
  • HSV200°, 56%, 56%
  • HSB200°, 56%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.243
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.451
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • GLSLvec3(0.243, 0.451, 0.557)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.243, 0.451, 0.557, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.243, 0.451, 0.557)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB45.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB55.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3E738E
  • DECIMAL ID4092814
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01