#3366FF Hex Code
Color Name: Ultramarine Blue
What is hex #3366FF Color?
The color name of hex code #3366FF is Ultramarine Blue. The RGB values are (51, 102, 255) which means it is composed of
13% red, 25% green and 63% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:80 M:60 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3366FF has a hue of 225°, 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.
Download Ultramarine Blue Solid Color Background
Hex #3366FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Ultramarine Blue |
| RGB Values | (51, 102, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (80%, 60%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (225°, 80%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3366FF |
| Inverse Color | #CC9900 [Chinese Gold] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2727 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FFCC33 [Sunglow] |
| #3366FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #888888 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A4A4A4 |
Hex #3366FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3366FF is #FFCC33 which is called Sunglow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3366FF color is offered by #FFCC33. 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 #3366FF are #6633FF and #33CCFF, called Han Purple and Spiro Disco Ball, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3366FF 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 #3366FF are #FF6633 (Smashed Pumpkin) and #CCFF33 (Pear). 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
#3366FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF3366 (Radical Red) and #66FF33 (Spring Frost) along with #3366FF, 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 #3366FF has #FF3366 (Radical Red), #FFCC33 (Sunglow) and #33FFCC (Turquoise). 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 #3366FF contains #FF33CC (Razzle Dazzle Rose), #FFCC33 (Sunglow) and #33FF66 (UFO Green). 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 #3366FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3366FF 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 3366FF Color
Tints
5C85FF- 7094FF
- 85A3FF
- 99B3FF
- ADC2FF
- C2D1FF
- D6E0FF
- EBF0FF
Tones
- 426BE6
- 4A6ED9
- 5270CC
- 5A73C0
- 6176B3
- 6978A6
- 717B99
- 787D8D
Shades
- 2952CC
- 2447B3
- 1F3D99
- 1A3380
- 142966
- 0F1F4D
- 0A1433
- 050A1A
#3366FF Color Patterns
-
#3366FF Gingham Checks
-
#3366FF Vertical Stripes Pattern
-
#3366FF Polka Dots Pattern
-
#3366FF Honeycomb Pattern
-
#3366FF Leaves Pattern
-
#3366FF Houndstooth Pattern
-
#3366FF Trellis Pattern
-
#3366FF Plaid Pattern
#3366FF Color Interior Ideas
#3366FF Color Drawing Room Textured Wall Paint Idea
#3366FF Color Living Room Wall Paint Idea
#3366FF Color Bedroom Wall Paint Idea
#3366FF Color Kitchen Wall Paint Idea
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.
