#3b97bb Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b97bb is composed of 23.1% red, 59.2% green and 73.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.4% cyan, 19.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.7% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 52% and a lightness of 48.2%. #3b97bb color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #002f77. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 59
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#3b97bb color description : Moderate blue.

#3b97bb Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b97bb has RGB values of R:59, G:151, B:187 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 3905467.

Hex triplet 3b97bb #3b97bb
RGB Decimal 59, 151, 187 rgb(59,151,187)
RGB Percent 23.1, 59.2, 73.3 rgb(23.1%,59.2%,73.3%)
CMYK 68, 19, 0, 27
HSL 196.9°, 52, 48.2 hsl(196.9,52%,48.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 68.4, 73.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.648, -15.522, -26.622
XYZ 21.838, 26.649, 51.004
xyY 0.219, 0.268, 26.649
CIE-LCH 58.648, 30.817, 239.757
CIE-LUV 58.648, -34.932, -38.822
Hunter-Lab 51.623, -14.831, -22.443
Binary 00111011, 10010111, 10111011

Color Schemes with #3b97bb

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Alternatives to #3b97bb

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#3b97bb Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b97bb

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b97bb;}
.background {background-color:#3b97bb;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b97bb;}

Shades and Tints of #3b97bb

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, #030708 is the darkest color, while #f8fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b97bb

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747e82 is the less saturated color, while #02b0f4 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b97bb 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #72858c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8891b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8391c2 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #369fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c93b8 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6993c0 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #379cb1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population