#3b979b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b979b is composed of 23.1% red, 59.2% green and 60.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 61.9% cyan, 2.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 39.2% black. It has a hue angle of 182.5 degrees, a saturation of 44.9% and a lightness of 42%. #3b979b color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #002f37. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 23
    • G 59
    • B 61
    RGB color chart
    • C 62
    • M 3
    • Y 0
    • K 39
    CMYK color chart

#3b979b color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#3b979b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b979b has RGB values of R:59, G:151, B:155 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 3905435.

Hex triplet 3b979b #3b979b
RGB Decimal 59, 151, 155 rgb(59,151,155)
RGB Percent 23.1, 59.2, 60.8 rgb(23.1%,59.2%,60.8%)
CMYK 62, 3, 0, 39
HSL 182.5°, 44.9, 42 hsl(182.5,44.9%,42%)
HSV (or HSB) 182.5°, 61.9, 60.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.49, -25.522, -10.201
XYZ 18.785, 25.428, 34.927
xyY 0.237, 0.321, 25.428
CIE-LCH 57.49, 27.485, 201.786
CIE-LUV 57.49, -36.654, -11.323
Hunter-Lab 50.426, -21.751, -5.768
Binary 00111011, 10010111, 10011011

Color Schemes with #3b979b

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Alternatives to #3b979b

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#3b979b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b979b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b979b;}
.background {background-color:#3b979b;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b979b;}

Shades and Tints of #3b979b

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, #050d0d is the darkest color, while #fefeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b979b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #647172 is the less saturated color, while #01ccd5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b979b 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
  • #6f8182 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f8f98 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #928ca5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #489ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #719299 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7290a1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4399a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population