#3497bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3497bd is composed of 20.4% red, 59.2% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.5% cyan, 20.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 56.8% and a lightness of 47.3%. #3497bd color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #002f7b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 20
    • G 59
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 20
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3497bd color description : Moderate blue.

#3497bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3497bd has RGB values of R:52, G:151, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3446717.

Hex triplet 3497bd #3497bd
RGB Decimal 52, 151, 189 rgb(52,151,189)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.2, 74.1 rgb(20.4%,59.2%,74.1%)
CMYK 72, 20, 0, 26
HSL 196.6°, 56.8, 47.3 hsl(196.6,56.8%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 72.5, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.542, -15.869, -27.932
XYZ 21.666, 26.536, 52.121
xyY 0.216, 0.265, 26.536
CIE-LCH 58.542, 32.125, 240.397
CIE-LUV 58.542, -36.074, -40.917
Hunter-Lab 51.513, -15.072, -23.932
Binary 00110100, 10010111, 10111101

Color Schemes with #3497bd

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Alternatives to #3497bd

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#3497bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3497bd

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #3497bd

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, #010404 is the darkest color, while #f4fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3497bd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757a7c is the less saturated color, while #06aceb is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3497bd 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
  • #6f838b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8791b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8191c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2aa0ab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6993ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6593c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2d9cb2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population