#3b99b9 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b99b9 is composed of 23.1% red, 60% green and 72.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 17.3% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.5% black. It has a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, a saturation of 51.6% and a lightness of 47.8%. #3b99b9 color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #003373. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 60
    • B 73
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 27
    CMYK color chart

#3b99b9 color description : Moderate blue.

#3b99b9 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b99b9 has RGB values of R:59, G:153, B:185 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.27. Its decimal value is 3905977.

Hex triplet 3b99b9 #3b99b9
RGB Decimal 59, 153, 185 rgb(59,153,185)
RGB Percent 23.1, 60, 72.5 rgb(23.1%,60%,72.5%)
CMYK 68, 17, 0, 27
HSL 195.2°, 51.6, 47.8 hsl(195.2,51.6%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.2°, 68.1, 72.5
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 59.171, -17.254, -24.687
XYZ 21.95, 27.213, 49.992
xyY 0.221, 0.274, 27.213
CIE-LCH 59.171, 30.119, 235.05
CIE-LUV 59.171, -35.766, -35.502
Hunter-Lab 52.166, -16.185, -20.303
Binary 00111011, 10011001, 10111001

Color Schemes with #3b99b9

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Alternatives to #3b99b9

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#3b99b9 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b99b9

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b99b9;}
.background {background-color:#3b99b9;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b99b9;}

Shades and Tints of #3b99b9

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 #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b99b9

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #737d81 is the less saturated color, while #03b5f1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b99b9 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
  • #818181 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #73868c Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8b92b5 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8792c1 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #39a1ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6e95b6 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b94be Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #399eb1 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population