#3498b4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3498b4 is composed of 20.4% red, 59.6% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 71.1% cyan, 15.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 193.1 degrees, a saturation of 55.2% and a lightness of 45.5%. #3498b4 color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #003169. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 20
    • G 60
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 71
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#3498b4 color description : Moderate cyan.

#3498b4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3498b4 has RGB values of R:52, G:152, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.71, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3446964.

Hex triplet 3498b4 #3498b4
RGB Decimal 52, 152, 180 rgb(52,152,180)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.6, 70.6 rgb(20.4%,59.6%,70.6%)
CMYK 71, 16, 0, 29
HSL 193.1°, 55.2, 45.5 hsl(193.1,55.2%,45.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 193.1°, 71.1, 70.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.49, -19.381, -22.921
XYZ 20.88, 26.48, 47.188
xyY 0.221, 0.28, 26.48
CIE-LCH 58.49, 30.016, 229.784
CIE-LUV 58.49, -36.954, -32.312
Hunter-Lab 51.459, -17.623, -18.348
Binary 00110100, 10011000, 10110100

Color Schemes with #3498b4

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Alternatives to #3498b4

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#3498b4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3498b4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3498b4;}
.background {background-color:#3498b4;}
.border {border:1px solid #3498b4;}

Shades and Tints of #3498b4

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, #040b0d is the darkest color, while #fcfefe is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3498b4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #727576 is the less saturated color, while #07b1e1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3498b4 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
  • #7d7d7d Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e8288 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b91b0 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8790bc Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #339fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6b93b1 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6993b9 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #339cae Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population