#3E4D64 color
The hex color #3E4D64 is a dark, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.3% red, 30.2% green and 39.2% blue (62, 77, 100).
Its hue angle is 216°, with 23% saturation and 32% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 23% magenta, 0% yellow and 61% black.
The closest named color is Silent Sea (#3A4A63), a difference of 1.3 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.57:1).
#3E4D64 color codes
| HEX | #3E4D64 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(62, 77, 100) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.3%, 30.2%, 39.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(216, 23%, 32%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(216, 38%, 39%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 23%, 0%, 61%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.37, 0.48, -15.3) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.37, 15.31, 271.79) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.94, 7.252, 13.088) | |
| Decimal | 4083044 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3E4D64, 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 #3E4D64 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3E4D64 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.57:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.45:1 | 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 #3E4D64 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#454e65Protanopia
no red cones#414b63Deuteranopia
no green cones#325255Tritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3e4d64; }
.text { color: #3e4d64; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3e4d64; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(62 77 100 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3e4d64, #423e64); }
Similar colors
#3a4a63Silent Sea#425267Into the Stratosphere#44556bInkjet#384b6bNaval Blue#314662Stay the Night#3a4866Bonne Nuit#324c64Bluedgeons#314159Pi
Closest common color name: Charcoal.
Questions
- What color is #3E4D64?
- #3E4D64 is a dark, grayish azure, closest to the named color Silent Sea. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3E4D64?
- The RGB value is 62, 77, 100: 62 red, 77 green and 100 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3E4D64?
- The complementary color is #64553E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3E4D64?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and white text 8.57:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.