#3F65A7 color
The hex color #3F65A7 is a desaturated azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 24.7% red, 39.6% green and 65.5% blue (63, 101, 167).
Its hue angle is 218°, with 45% saturation and 45% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 62% cyan, 40% magenta, 0% yellow and 35% black.
The closest named color is Starstruck (#4664A5), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.78:1).
#3F65A7 color codes
| HEX | #3F65A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(63, 101, 167) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(24.7%, 39.6%, 65.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(218, 45%, 45%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(218, 62%, 65%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(62%, 40%, 0%, 35%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(42.99, 7.73, -39.56) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(42.99, 40.3, 281.05) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.676, 13.153, 38.37) | |
| Decimal | 4154791 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #3F65A7, 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 #3F65A7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.63:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #3F65A7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.78:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.63:1 | 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 #3F65A7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#486baaProtanopia
no red cones#3a61a6Deuteranopia
no green cones#00747eTritanopia
no blue cones#666666Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3f65a7; }
.text { color: #3f65a7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3f65a7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(63 101 167 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3f65a7, #4d3fa7); }
Similar colors
#4664a5Starstruck#466590Sea of Galilee#4a73a8Song of the Sea#3356aaBlasphemous Blue#2c6fbbMatt Blue#0065acWing Commander#286492Starry Night#4575adSail On
Closest common color name: Denim.
Questions
- What color is #3F65A7?
- #3F65A7 is a desaturated azure, closest to the named color Starstruck. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #3F65A7?
- The RGB value is 63, 101, 167: 63 red, 101 green and 167 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #3F65A7?
- The complementary color is #A7813F, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3F65A7?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.63:1 and white text 5.78:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.