#3399FF Hex Code
Color Name: Brilliant Azure
What is hex #3399FF Color?
The color name of hex code #3399FF is Brilliant Azure. The RGB values are (51, 153, 255) which means it is composed of
11% red, 33% green and 56% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:80 M:40 Y:0 K:0. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3399FF has a hue of 210°, 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 #3399FF Color Codes
| Color Name | Brilliant Azure |
| RGB Values | (51, 153, 255) |
| CMYK Values | (80%, 40%, 0%, 0%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (210°, 80%, 100%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3399FF |
| Inverse Color | #CC6600 [Tenné (Tawny)] |
| Closest Pantone® | 279 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #FF9933 [Deep Saffron] |
| #3399FF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #999999 |
| Desaturated | #999999 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #868686 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #8B8B8B |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BCBCBC |
Hex #3399FF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3399FF is #FF9933 which is called Deep Saffron. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3399FF color is offered by #FF9933. 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 #3399FF are #3333FF and #33FFFF, called Palatinate Blue and Fluorescent Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3399FF 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 #3399FF are #FF3333 (Deep Carmine Pink) and #FFFF33 (Electric Yellow). 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
#3399FF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #FF3399 (French Fuchsia) and #99FF33 (French Lime) along with #3399FF, 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 #3399FF has #FF3399 (French Fuchsia), #FF9933 (Deep Saffron) and #33FF99 (Eucalyptus). 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 #3399FF contains #FF33FF (Purple Pizzazz), #FF9933 (Deep Saffron) and #33FF33 (Neon 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 #3399FF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3399FF 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 3399FF Color
Tints
5CADFF- 70B8FF
- 85C2FF
- 99CCFF
- ADD6FF
- C2E0FF
- D6EBFF
- EBF5FF
Tones
- 4294E6
- 4A92D9
- 528FCC
- 5A8DC0
- 618AB3
- 6988A6
- 718599
- 78838D
Shades
- 297ACC
- 246BB3
- 1F5C99
- 1A4D80
- 143D66
- 0F2E4D
- 0A1F33
- 050F1A
#3399FF Color Patterns
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#3399FF Gingham Checks
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#3399FF Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#3399FF Polka Dots Pattern
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#3399FF Honeycomb Pattern
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#3399FF Leaves Pattern
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#3399FF Houndstooth Pattern
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#3399FF Trellis Pattern
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#3399FF 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.