#3366FF

A light, vivid blue closely aligning with Mediumslateblue.

About #3366FF

When working with digital screens, the color #3366FF is rendered by mixing light. Its closest recognized web color is Mediumslateblue. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(51, 102, 255).

For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 80% C, 60% M, 0% Y, and 0% 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. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.

Color Space Conversions

HEX#3366FF
RGB51, 102, 255
HSL225.0°, 100.0%, 60.0%
CMYK80%, 60%, 0%, 0%
HSV225.0°, 80.0%, 100.0%
LAB48.8, 37.5, -80.5
XYZ24.2, 17.4, 96.7
Decimal3368703

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Tints, Shades & Tones

Tints (Adding White)

Shades (Adding Black)

WCAG Contrast Accessibility

4.68:1
Text on #FFFFFF
AA
4.49:1
Text on #000000
AA Large
4.47:1
Text on #F8FAFC
AA Large
3.81:1
Text on #0F172A
AA Large

CSS Implementation

.bg-color { background-color: #3366FF; }
.text-color { color: #3366FF; }
.border-color { border: 2px solid #3366FF; }

Similar Colors

Mediumslateblue
#7B68EE