#3b99bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b99bd is composed of 23.1% red, 60% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.8% cyan, 19% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 52.4% and a lightness of 48.6%. #3b99bd color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #00337b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 60
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3b99bd color description : Moderate blue.

#3b99bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b99bd has RGB values of R:59, G:153, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3905981.

Hex triplet 3b99bd #3b99bd
RGB Decimal 59, 153, 189 rgb(59,153,189)
RGB Percent 23.1, 60, 74.1 rgb(23.1%,60%,74.1%)
CMYK 69, 19, 0, 26
HSL 196.6°, 52.4, 48.6 hsl(196.6,52.4%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 68.8, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 59.329, -15.95, -26.702
XYZ 22.378, 27.385, 52.248
xyY 0.219, 0.268, 27.385
CIE-LCH 59.329, 31.103, 239.148
CIE-LUV 59.329, -35.554, -38.97
Hunter-Lab 52.33, -15.247, -22.565
Binary 00111011, 10011001, 10111101

Color Schemes with #3b99bd

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Alternatives to #3b99bd

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#3b99bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b99bd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b99bd;}
.background {background-color:#3b99bd;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b99bd;}

Shades and Tints of #3b99bd

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, #03080a is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b99bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747f84 is the less saturated color, while #02b3f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b99bd 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
  • #73868d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8a93b9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8592c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #36a1ad Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d95ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a95c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #379eb3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population