#3A60AD color
The hex color #3A60AD is a desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 37.6% green and 67.8% blue (58, 96, 173).
Its hue angle is 220°, with 50% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 66% cyan, 45% magenta, 0% yellow and 32% black.
The closest named color is Starstruck (#4664A5), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 6.08:1).
#3A60AD color codes
| HEX | #3A60AD | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 96, 173) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 37.6%, 67.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(220, 50%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(220, 66%, 68%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(66%, 45%, 0%, 32%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(41.66, 12.14, -45.23) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(41.66, 46.83, 285.02) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.468, 12.281, 41.188) | |
| Decimal | 3825837 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A60AD, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #3A60AD | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 6.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A60AD as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 6.08:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.46:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #3A60AD looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#3b68b0Protanopia
no red cones#285dabDeuteranopia
no green cones#00727eTritanopia
no blue cones#626262Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a60ad; }
.text { color: #3a60ad; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a60ad; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 96 173 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a60ad, #4e3aad); }
Similar colors
#4664a5Starstruck#1560bdDenim#3356aaBlasphemous Blue#4466ccGod of Rain#225599Fist of the North Star#1d5699Blue Chip#335588Glimpse of Void#0065acWing Commander
Questions
- What color is #3A60AD?
- #3A60AD is a desaturated blue, closest to the named color Starstruck. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A60AD?
- The RGB value is 58, 96, 173: 58 red, 96 green and 173 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A60AD?
- The complementary color is #AD873A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A60AD?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.46:1 and white text 6.08:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.