#3F3E61 color
The hex color #3F3E61 is a dark, grayish blue.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 24.3% green and 38% blue (63, 62, 97).
Its hue angle is 242°, with 22% saturation and 31% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 35% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow and 62% black.
The closest named color is Storm Is Coming (#3D3D63), a difference of 1.1 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.13:1).
#3F3E61 color codes
| HEX | #3F3E61 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 62, 97) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 24.3%, 38%) | |
| HSL | hsl(242, 22%, 31%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(242, 36%, 38%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(35%, 36%, 0%, 62%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(27.75, 9.73, -20.54) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(27.75, 22.72, 295.34) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(5.93, 5.365, 12.03) | |
| Decimal | 4144737 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F3E61, 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 #3F3E61 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F3E61 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.13:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.07:1 | 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 #3F3E61 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#344362Protanopia
no red cones#324060Deuteranopia
no green cones#36444bTritanopia
no blue cones#414141Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f3e61; }
.text { color: #3f3e61; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f3e61; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 62 97 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f3e61, #513e61); }
Similar colors
#3d3d63Storm Is Coming#3e4364Genie#2e3858Mediaeval Blue#2b3458Midnight Escapade#4a3b6aMeteorite#3b476bStarlit Night#3f354fMaharaja#2e305eGalaxea
Closest common color name: Dark Slate Blue.
Questions
- What color is #3F3E61?
- #3F3E61 is a dark, grayish blue, closest to the named color Storm Is Coming. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F3E61?
- The RGB value is 63, 62, 97: 63 red, 62 green and 97 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F3E61?
- The complementary color is #60613E, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F3E61?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 and white text 10.13:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.