#3300E2

A medium, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumblue.

About #3300E2

The hex code #3300E2 represents a beautifully specific shade of blue. Designers often compare it to the standard color Mediumblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(51, 0, 226).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 77% C, 100% M, 0% Y, and 11% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.

From a UX and accessibility standpoint, contrast is paramount. The calculated luminance score dictates that #FFFFFF typography is the safest choice. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3300E2
RGB51, 0, 226
HSL253.5°, 100.0%, 44.3%
CMYK77%, 100%, 0%, 11%
HSV253.5°, 100.0%, 88.6%
LAB29.9, 72.9, -95.4
XYZ15.1, 6.2, 72.4
Decimal3342562

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

9.38:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AAA
2.24:1
Text on #000000
FAIL
8.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AAA
1.90:1
Text on #0F172A
FAIL

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3300E2; }
.text-color { color: #3300E2; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3300E2; }

Similar Colors

Mediumblue
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