#3b8cb9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b8cb9 is composed of 23.1% red, 54.9% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 24.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 201.4 degrees, a saturation of 51.6% and a lightness of 47.8%. #3b8cb9 color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #001973. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 24
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#3b8cb9 color description : Moderate blue.

#3b8cb9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b8cb9 has RGB values of R:59, G:140, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.24, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 3902649.

Hex triplet 3b8cb9 #3b8cb9
RGB Decimal 59, 140, 185 rgb(59,140,185)
RGB Percent 23.1, 54.9, 72.5 rgb(23.1%,54.9%,72.5%)
CMYK 68, 24, 0, 27
HSL 201.4°, 51.6, 47.8 hsl(201.4,51.6%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 201.4°, 68.1, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.265, -10.095, -30.729
XYZ 19.936, 23.187, 49.321
xyY 0.216, 0.251, 23.187
CIE-LCH 55.265, 32.345, 251.813
CIE-LUV 55.265, -31.041, -45.75
Hunter-Lab 48.153, -10.365, -27.021
Binary 00111011, 10001100, 10111001

Color Schemes with #3b8cb9

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Alternatives to #3b8cb9

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#3b8cb9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b8cb9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b8cb9;}
.background {background-color:#3b8cb9;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b8cb9;}

Shades and Tints of #3b8cb9

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, #020507 is the darkest color, while #f7fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b8cb9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737c81 is the less saturated color, while #039cf1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b8cb9 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d7d86 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7c89b6 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7489c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2f97a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #648ab7 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f8abd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3393aa Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population