#3b979c Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b979c is composed of 23.1% red, 59.2% green and 61.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.2% cyan, 3.2% magenta, 0% yellow and 38.8% black. It has a hue angle of 183.1 degrees, a saturation of 45.1% and a lightness of 42.2%. #3b979c color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #002f39. 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

#3b979c color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#3b979c Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b979c has RGB values of R:59, G:151, B:156 and CMYK values of C:0.62, M:0.03, Y:0, K:0.39. Its decimal value is 3905436.

Hex triplet 3b979c #3b979c
RGB Decimal 59, 151, 156 rgb(59,151,156)
RGB Percent 23.1, 59.2, 61.2 rgb(23.1%,59.2%,61.2%)
CMYK 62, 3, 0, 39
HSL 183.1°, 45.1, 42.2 hsl(183.1,45.1%,42.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 183.1°, 62.2, 61.2
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.523, -25.226, -10.723
XYZ 18.869, 25.462, 35.371
xyY 0.237, 0.319, 25.462
CIE-LCH 57.523, 27.411, 203.029
CIE-LUV 57.523, -36.599, -12.167
Hunter-Lab 50.46, -21.555, -6.239
Binary 00111011, 10010111, 10011100

Color Schemes with #3b979c

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Alternatives to #3b979c

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#3b979c Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b979c

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b979c;}
.background {background-color:#3b979c;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b979c;}

Shades and Tints of #3b979c

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, #050d0e is the darkest color, while #feffff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b979c

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #647273 is the less saturated color, while #01cbd6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b979c 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
  • #8f8f99 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #928da6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #489ba6 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #70929a Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7290a2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #4399a2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population