#3333FF Hex Code
Color Name: Palatinate Blue
What is hex #3333FF Color?
The color name of hex code #3333FF is Palatinate Blue. The RGB values are (51, 51, 255) which means it is composed of
14% red, 14% green and 71% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:80 M:80 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3333FF has a hue of 240°, 80% saturation and a brightness value of 100%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #3333FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Palatinate Blue |
| RGB Values | (51, 51, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (80%, 80%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (240°, 80%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3333FF |
| Inverse Color | #CCCC00 [Bitter Lemon] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2726 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FFFF33 [Electric Yellow] |
| #3333FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #777777 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #494949 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #424242 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #868686 |
Hex #3333FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3333FF is #FFFF33 which is called Electric Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3333FF color is offered by #FFFF33. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #3333FF are #9933FF and #3399FF, called Purple (X11) and Brilliant Azure, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3333FF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #3333FF are #FF9933 (Deep Saffron) and #99FF33 (French Lime). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#3333FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF3333 (Deep Carmine Pink) and #33FF33 (Neon Green) along with #3333FF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #3333FF has #FF3333 (Deep Carmine Pink), #FFFF33 (Electric Yellow) and #33FFFF (Fluorescent Blue). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #3333FF contains #FF3399 (French Fuchsia), #FFFF33 (Electric Yellow) and #33FF99 (Eucalyptus). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #3333FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3333FF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 3333FF Color
Tints
5C5CFF- 7070FF
- 8585FF
- 9999FF
- ADADFF
- C2C2FF
- D6D6FF
- EBEBFF
Tones
- 4242E6
- 4A4AD9
- 5252CC
- 5A5AC0
- 6161B3
- 6969A6
- 717199
- 78788D
Shades
- 2929CC
- 2424B3
- 1F1F99
- 1A1A80
- 141466
- 0F0F4D
- 0A0A33
- 05051A
#3333FF Color Patterns
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#3333FF Gingham Checks
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#3333FF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#3333FF Polka Dots Pattern
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#3333FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#3333FF Leaves Pattern
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#3333FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#3333FF Trellis Pattern
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#3333FF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.