#3A509F Hex Code
Color Name: Chinese Blue
What is hex #3A509F Color?
The color name of hex code #3A509F is Chinese Blue. The RGB values are (58, 80, 159) which means it is composed of
20% red, 27% green and 54% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:64 M:50 Y:0 K:38. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3A509F has a hue of 227°, 64% saturation and a brightness value of 62%.
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 #3A509F Color Codes
| Color Name | Chinese Blue |
| RGB Values | (58, 80, 159) |
| CMYK Values | (64%, 50%, 0%, 38%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (227°, 64%, 62%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #C5AF60 [Vegas Gold] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7684 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #9F893A [Metallic Sunburst] |
| #3A509F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #636363 |
| Desaturated | #6D6D6D |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #525252 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #515151 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #949494 |
Hex #3A509F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3A509F is #9F893A 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 #3A509F color is offered by #9F893A. 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 #3A509F are #573A9F and #3A839F, called Blue-Magenta Violet and Jelly Bean Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3A509F 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 #3A509F are #9F573A (Coconut) and #839F3A (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
#3A509F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #9F3A50 (Quinacridone Magenta) and #509F3A (May Green) along with #3A509F, 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 #3A509F has #9F3A50 (Quinacridone Magenta), #9F893A (Metallic Sunburst) and #3A9F89 (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 #3A509F contains #9F3A83 (Violet (Crayola)), #9F893A (Metallic Sunburst) and #3A9F57 (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 #3A509F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3A509F 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 3A509F Color
Tints
6173B2- 7585BC
- 8996C5
- 9DA8CF
- B0B9D9
- C4CBE2
- D8DCEC
- EBEEF5
Tones
- 485A99
- 4F5E96
- 566393
- 5D6890
- 646D8C
- 6B7289
- 727686
- 797B83
Shades
- 2E407F
- 29386F
- 23305F
- 1D2850
- 172040
- 111830
- 0C1020
- 060810
#3A509F Color Patterns
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#3A509F Gingham Checks
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#3A509F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#3A509F Polka Dots Pattern
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#3A509F Honeycomb Pattern
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#3A509F Leaves Pattern
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#3A509F Houndstooth Pattern
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#3A509F Trellis Pattern
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#3A509F 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.
