#3b8cbb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b8cbb is composed of 23.1% red, 54.9% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 25.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 202 degrees, a saturation of 52% and a lightness of 48.2%. #3b8cbb color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #001977. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 55
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 25
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#3b8cbb color description : Moderate blue.

#3b8cbb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b8cbb has RGB values of R:59, G:140, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.25, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 3902651.

Hex triplet 3b8cbb #3b8cbb
RGB Decimal 59, 140, 187 rgb(59,140,187)
RGB Percent 23.1, 54.9, 73.3 rgb(23.1%,54.9%,73.3%)
CMYK 68, 25, 0, 27
HSL 202°, 52, 48.2 hsl(202,52%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 202°, 68.4, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.352, -9.418, -31.733
XYZ 20.149, 23.272, 50.441
xyY 0.215, 0.248, 23.272
CIE-LCH 55.352, 33.101, 253.47
CIE-LUV 55.352, -30.95, -47.476
Hunter-Lab 48.241, -9.868, -28.225
Binary 00111011, 10001100, 10111011

Color Schemes with #3b8cbb

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Alternatives to #3b8cbb

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#3b8cbb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b8cbb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b8cbb;}
.background {background-color:#3b8cbb;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b8cbb;}

Shades and Tints of #3b8cbb

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, #030608 is the darkest color, while #f8fbfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b8cbb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747d82 is the less saturated color, while #029bf4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b8cbb 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
  • #7c89b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7389c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2d97a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #648ab9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5f8abf Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3293ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population