#3A75A7 color
The hex color #3A75A7 is a desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 22.7% red, 45.9% green and 65.5% blue (58, 117, 167).
Its hue angle is 208°, with 48% saturation and 44% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 65% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Muted Blue (#3B719F), a difference of 1.7 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.9:1).
#3A75A7 color codes
| HEX | #3A75A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(58, 117, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(22.7%, 45.9%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(208, 48%, 44%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(208, 65%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(65%, 30%, 0%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(47.51, -3.07, -32.45) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(47.51, 32.59, 264.59) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(15.079, 16.411, 38.925) | |
| Decimal | 3831207 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3A75A7, 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 #3A75A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.28:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3A75A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.9:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.28:1 | 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 #3A75A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5f77a9Protanopia
no red cones#506ca6Deuteranopia
no green cones#008187Tritanopia
no blue cones#717171Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3a75a7; }
.text { color: #3a75a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3a75a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(58 117 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3a75a7, #3a3fa7); }
Similar colors
#3b719fMuted Blue#41729fNaval#4376abBlue Triumph#3473b7Campanula#3a7099Windsurfing#4575adSail On#277abaHaddock’s Sweater#497a9fZenith
Closest common color name: Steel Blue.
Questions
- What color is #3A75A7?
- #3A75A7 is a desaturated azure, closest to the named color Muted Blue. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3A75A7?
- The RGB value is 58, 117, 167: 58 red, 117 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3A75A7?
- The complementary color is #A76C3A, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3A75A7?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.28:1 and white text 4.9:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.