Information about #3F2C59 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3F2C59 belongs to the Violet Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(63, 44, 89) (24.7% red, 17.3% green, 34.9% blue), or CMYK 10 / 18 / 0 / 65 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A moderately toned blue-purple violet, #3F2C59 holds a balanced mid-tone. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Blue Violet (#3A2759). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Jacarta (#3D325D) and An (#3B2A60).

The recipe behind #3F2C59 is rgb(63, 44, 89), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3F2C59 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 12.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 1.7:1. On paper it relies strongly on black ink (K:65), so proof dark layouts before a large print run. No one has named #3F2C59 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3F2C59 color variations

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#3F2C59 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 #3F2C59

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

Jacarta color link
Jacarta

#3D325D

An color link
An

#3B2A60

Pukeko color link
Pukeko

#3A2860

Cherry Pie color link
Cherry Pie

#372D52

Scarlet Gum color link
Scarlet Gum

#4A2D57

Grapevine color link
Grapevine

#43254F

Wicked color link
Wicked

#362F50

Jagger color link
Jagger

#3F2E4C

Vortex color link
Vortex

#3A385B

North-Star color link
North-Star

#372561

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F2C59
  • RGB63, 44, 89
  • CMYK10, 18, 0, 65
  • CSSrgb(63, 44, 89)
  • HSL265°, 34%, 26%
  • HSL Precise265.333°, 33.835%, 26.078%
  • HSV265°, 51%, 35%
  • HSB265°, 51%, 35%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.173
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.349
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.173, 0.349)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.173, 0.349, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.173, 0.349)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB17.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB34.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Violet
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3F2C59
  • DECIMAL ID4140121
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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