#3498ab Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3498ab is composed of 20.4% red, 59.6% green and 67.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.6% cyan, 11.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.9% black. It has a hue angle of 189.6 degrees, a saturation of 53.4% and a lightness of 43.7%. #3498ab color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #003157. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 20
    • G 60
    • B 67
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 11
    • Y 0
    • K 33
    CMYK color chart

#3498ab color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#3498ab Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3498ab has RGB values of R:52, G:152, B:171 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.11, Y:0, K:0.33. Its decimal value is 3446955.

Hex triplet 3498ab #3498ab
RGB Decimal 52, 152, 171 rgb(52,152,171)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.6, 67.1 rgb(20.4%,59.6%,67.1%)
CMYK 70, 11, 0, 33
HSL 189.6°, 53.4, 43.7 hsl(189.6,53.4%,43.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 189.6°, 69.6, 67.1
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.156, -22.276, -18.326
XYZ 19.993, 26.125, 42.515
xyY 0.226, 0.295, 26.125
CIE-LCH 58.156, 28.845, 219.444
CIE-LUV 58.156, -37.485, -24.529
Hunter-Lab 51.113, -19.626, -13.538
Binary 00110100, 10011000, 10101011

Color Schemes with #3498ab

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#3498ab Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #3498ab

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f6fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3498ab

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #677578 is the less saturated color, while #01bbde is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3498ab is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e8285 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d90a7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b8fb4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3a9ea9 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c93a8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b92b1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #389caa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population