#3c9cbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3c9cbc is composed of 23.5% red, 61.2% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.1% cyan, 17% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195 degrees, a saturation of 51.6% and a lightness of 48.6%. #3c9cbc color hex could be obtained by blending #78ffff with #003979. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 24
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3c9cbc color description : Moderate blue.

#3c9cbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3c9cbc has RGB values of R:60, G:156, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3972284.

Hex triplet 3c9cbc #3c9cbc
RGB Decimal 60, 156, 188 rgb(60,156,188)
RGB Percent 23.5, 61.2, 73.7 rgb(23.5%,61.2%,73.7%)
CMYK 68, 17, 0, 26
HSL 195°, 51.6, 48.6 hsl(195,51.6%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 195°, 68.1, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 60.218, -17.735, -24.766
XYZ 22.827, 28.367, 51.846
xyY 0.222, 0.275, 28.367
CIE-LCH 60.218, 30.461, 234.393
CIE-LUV 60.218, -36.509, -35.667
Hunter-Lab 53.26, -16.703, -20.434
Binary 00111100, 10011100, 10111100

Color Schemes with #3c9cbc

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Alternatives to #3c9cbc

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#3c9cbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3c9cbc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3c9cbc;}
.background {background-color:#3c9cbc;}
.border {border:1px solid #3c9cbc;}

Shades and Tints of #3c9cbc

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 #3c9cbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757f83 is the less saturated color, while #03b9f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3c9cbc 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #75888e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8e95b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8a94c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3aa3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #7097b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6d97c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3aa1b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population