#3f979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3f979f is composed of 24.7% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 60.4% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 185 degrees, a saturation of 43.2% and a lightness of 43.5%. #3f979f color hex could be obtained by blending #7effff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 25
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 60
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#3f979f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#3f979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3f979f has RGB values of R:63, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.6, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 4167583.

Hex triplet 3f979f #3f979f
RGB Decimal 63, 151, 159 rgb(63,151,159)
RGB Percent 24.7, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(24.7%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 60, 5, 0, 38
HSL 185°, 43.2, 43.5 hsl(185,43.2%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 185°, 60.4, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.743, -23.606, -12.09
XYZ 19.373, 25.692, 36.737
xyY 0.237, 0.314, 25.692
CIE-LCH 57.743, 26.522, 207.121
CIE-LUV 57.743, -35.551, -14.503
Hunter-Lab 50.687, -20.479, -7.492
Binary 00111111, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #3f979f

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Alternatives to #3f979f

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#3f979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3f979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3f979f;}
.background {background-color:#3f979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #3f979f;}

Shades and Tints of #3f979f

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, #020404 is the darkest color, while #f5fbfb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3f979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6a7374 is the less saturated color, while #03c9db is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3f979f 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
  • #7e7e7e Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #718385 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f8f9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #918da9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #4a9ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #72929d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7391a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #469aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population