#3A4E99 Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Blue
What is hex #3A4E99 Color?
The color name of hex code #3A4E99 is Chinese Blue. The RGB values are (58, 78, 153) which means it is composed of
20% red, 27% green and 53% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:62 M:49 Y:0 K:40. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3A4E99 has a hue of 227°, 62% saturation and a brightness value of 60%.
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 #3A4E99 Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Blue |
| RGB Values | (58, 78, 153) |
| CMYK Values | (62%, 49%, 0%, 40%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 62%, 60%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #C5B166 [Dark Khaki] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7685 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #99853A [Metallic Sunburst] |
| #3A4E99 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #606060 |
| Desaturated | #6A6A6A |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #505050 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #4F4F4F |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #929292 |
Hex #3A4E99 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3A4E99 is #99853A which is called Metallic Sunburst. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3A4E99 color is offered by #99853A. 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 #3A4E99 are #553A99 and #3A7E99, called Blue-Magenta Violet and Jelly Bean Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3A4E99 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 #3A4E99 are #99563A (Coconut) and #7E993A (Palm Leaf). 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
#3A4E99 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #993A4E (Smoky Topaz) and #4E993A (May Green) along with #3A4E99, 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 #3A4E99 has #993A4E (Smoky Topaz), #99853A (Metallic Sunburst) and #3A9985 (Zomp). 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 #3A4E99 contains #993A7E (Violet (Crayola)), #99853A (Metallic Sunburst) and #3A9956 (Sea 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 #3A4E99 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3A4E99 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 3A4E99 Color
Tints
6171AD- 7583B8
- 8995C2
- 9DA7CC
- B0B8D6
- C4CAE0
- D8DCEB
- EBEDF5
Tones
- 485894
- 4F5D92
- 56628F
- 5D678D
- 646C8A
- 6B7188
- 727685
- 797B83
Shades
- 2E3E7A
- 29376B
- 232F5C
- 1D274D
- 171F3D
- 11172E
- 0C101F
- 06080F
#3A4E99 Color Patterns
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#3A4E99 Gingham Checks
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#3A4E99 Honeycomb Pattern
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#3A4E99 Leaves Pattern
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#3A4E99 Houndstooth Pattern
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#3A4E99 Trellis Pattern
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#3A4E99 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.
