#3C3C6A color
The hex color #3C3C6A is a dark, desaturated blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 23.5% green and 41.6% blue (60, 60, 106).
Its hue angle is 240°, with 28% saturation and 33% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 43% cyan, 43% magenta, 0% yellow and 58% black.
The closest named color is Storm Is Coming (#3D3D63), a difference of 2.2 ΔE, a small difference.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.26:1).
#3C3C6A color codes
| HEX | #3C3C6A | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 60, 106) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 23.5%, 41.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(240, 28%, 33%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(240, 43%, 42%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(43%, 43%, 0%, 58%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.39, 12.95, -26.91) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.39, 29.86, 295.7) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.08, 5.233, 14.323) | |
| Decimal | 3947626 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3C3C6A, 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 #3C3C6A | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3C3C6A as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.26:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.05:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
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 #3C3C6A looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#2c426cProtanopia
no red cones#293f69Deuteranopia
no green cones#2e454eTritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c3c6a; }
.text { color: #3c3c6a; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c3c6a; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 60 106 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c3c6a, #533c6a); }
Similar colors
#3d3d63Storm Is Coming#333c76Good Karma#2e305eGalaxea#3e4364Genie#4a3b6aMeteorite#363e7dEvening Magic#2b3458Midnight Escapade#3b476bStarlit Night
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Blue.
Questions
- What color is #3C3C6A?
- #3C3C6A is a dark, desaturated blue, closest to the named color Storm Is Coming. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3C3C6A?
- The RGB value is 60, 60, 106: 60 red, 60 green and 106 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3C3C6A?
- The complementary color is #6A6A3C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C3C6A?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 and white text 10.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.