#3F4D5C color
The hex color #3F4D5C is a dark, grayish azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 30.2% green and 36.1% blue (63, 77, 92).
Its hue angle is 211°, with 19% saturation and 30% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 32% cyan, 16% magenta, 0% yellow and 64% black.
The closest named color is Abyssal (#404C57), a difference of 1.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 8.65:1).
#3F4D5C color codes
| HEX | #3F4D5C | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 77, 92) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 30.2%, 36.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(211, 19%, 30%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(211, 32%, 36%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(32%, 16%, 0%, 64%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(32.12, -1.52, -10.61) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(32.12, 10.72, 261.83) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(6.635, 7.137, 11.151) | |
| Decimal | 4148572 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F4D5C, 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 #3F4D5C | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| #3F4D5C as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 8.65:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.43:1 | 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 #3F4D5C looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#474d5dProtanopia
no red cones#444a5cDeuteranopia
no green cones#375052Tritanopia
no blue cones#4c4c4cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f4d5c; }
.text { color: #3f4d5c; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f4d5c; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 77 92 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f4d5c, #403f5c); }
Similar colors
#404c57Abyssal#3e4855Starless Night#425267Into the Stratosphere#43535eNightfall#3e5361Dark Secret#44556bInkjet#3f4551Dark Crypt#324c64Bluedgeons
Closest common color name: Charcoal.
Questions
- What color is #3F4D5C?
- #3F4D5C is a dark, grayish azure, closest to the named color Abyssal. It belongs to the gray family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F4D5C?
- The RGB value is 63, 77, 92: 63 red, 77 green and 92 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F4D5C?
- The complementary color is #5C4E3F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F4D5C?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 and white text 8.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.