#3b8cb4 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b8cb4 is composed of 23.1% red, 54.9% green and 70.6% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.2% cyan, 22.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 199.8 degrees, a saturation of 50.6% and a lightness of 46.9%. #3b8cb4 color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #001969. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 55
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#3b8cb4 color description : Moderate blue.

#3b8cb4 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b8cb4 has RGB values of R:59, G:140, B:180 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3902644.

Hex triplet 3b8cb4 #3b8cb4
RGB Decimal 59, 140, 180 rgb(59,140,180)
RGB Percent 23.1, 54.9, 70.6 rgb(23.1%,54.9%,70.6%)
CMYK 67, 22, 0, 29
HSL 199.8°, 50.6, 46.9 hsl(199.8,50.6%,46.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 199.8°, 67.2, 70.6
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.051, -11.775, -28.207
XYZ 19.418, 22.98, 46.59
xyY 0.218, 0.258, 22.98
CIE-LCH 55.051, 30.566, 247.341
CIE-LUV 55.051, -31.271, -41.429
Hunter-Lab 47.937, -11.585, -24.067
Binary 00111011, 10001100, 10110100

Color Schemes with #3b8cb4

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Alternatives to #3b8cb4

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#3b8cb4 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b8cb4

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b8cb4;}
.background {background-color:#3b8cb4;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b8cb4;}

Shades and Tints of #3b8cb4

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, #010203 is the darkest color, while #f3f8fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b8cb4

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #72797d is the less saturated color, while #049feb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b8cb4 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
  • #787878 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6c7c84 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e88b1 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7788bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3496a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6589b2 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6189b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3692a8 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population