#3498bc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3498bc is composed of 20.4% red, 59.6% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.3% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.9 degrees, a saturation of 56.7% and a lightness of 47.1%. #3498bc color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #003179. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 20
    • G 60
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 72
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3498bc color description : Moderate blue.

#3498bc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3498bc has RGB values of R:52, G:152, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3446972.

Hex triplet 3498bc #3498bc
RGB Decimal 52, 152, 188 rgb(52,152,188)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.6, 73.7 rgb(20.4%,59.6%,73.7%)
CMYK 72, 19, 0, 26
HSL 195.9°, 56.7, 47.1 hsl(195.9,56.7%,47.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.9°, 72.3, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.803, -16.745, -26.963
XYZ 21.719, 26.816, 51.605
xyY 0.217, 0.268, 26.816
CIE-LCH 58.803, 31.74, 238.159
CIE-LUV 58.803, -36.49, -39.252
Hunter-Lab 51.784, -15.755, -22.837
Binary 00110100, 10011000, 10111100

Color Schemes with #3498bc

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#3498bc Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #3498bc

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, #010304 is the darkest color, while #f3fafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3498bc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #757a7b is the less saturated color, while #06aeea is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3498bc 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
  • #6f838a Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8991b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8391c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ca0ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6a94b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6693c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2f9db2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population