#3E5A86 Hex Code
Color Name: Metallic Blue
What is hex #3E5A86 Color?
The color name of hex code #3E5A86 is Metallic Blue. The RGB values are (62, 90, 134) which means it is composed of
22% red, 31% green and 47% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:54 M:33 Y:0 K:48. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3E5A86 has a hue of 217°, 54% saturation and a brightness value of 53%.
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 #3E5A86 Color Codes
| Color Name | Metallic Blue |
| RGB Values | (62, 90, 134) |
| CMYK Values | (54%, 33%, 0%, 48%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (217°, 54%, 53%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #336699 |
| Inverse Color | #C1A579 [Light French Beige] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7699 C |
| Closest RAL | 5007 [Brilliant blue] |
| Complementary Color | #866A3E [Raw Umber] |
| #3E5A86 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #5F5F5F |
| Desaturated | #626262 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #565656 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #575757 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #999999 |
Hex #3E5A86 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3E5A86 is #866A3E which is called Raw Umber. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3E5A86 color is offered by #866A3E. 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 #3E5A86 are #463E86 and #3E7E86, called Dark Slate Blue and Jelly Bean Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3E5A86 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 #3E5A86 are #86463E (Brandy) and #7E863E (Old Moss Green). 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
#3E5A86 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #863E5A (Deep Ruby) and #5A863E (Maximum Green) along with #3E5A86, 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 #3E5A86 has #863E5A (Deep Ruby), #866A3E (Raw Umber) and #3E866A (Deep Aquamarine). 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 #3E5A86 contains #863E7E (Plum), #866A3E (Raw Umber) and #3E8646 (May 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 #3E5A86 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3E5A86 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 3E5A86 Color
Tints
657B9E- 788CAA
- 8B9CB6
- 9FADC3
- B2BDCF
- C5CEDB
- D8DEE7
- ECEFF3
Tones
- 4B6285
- 526584
- 586984
- 5F6D83
- 667182
- 6C7582
- 737881
- 797C81
Shades
- 32486B
- 2B3F5E
- 253650
- 1F2D43
- 192436
- 131B28
- 0C121B
- 06090D
#3E5A86 Color Patterns
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#3E5A86 Gingham Checks
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#3E5A86 Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#3E5A86 Polka Dots Pattern
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#3E5A86 Honeycomb Pattern
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#3E5A86 Leaves Pattern
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#3E5A86 Houndstooth Pattern
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#3E5A86 Trellis Pattern
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#3E5A86 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.
