#3498bd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3498bd is composed of 20.4% red, 59.6% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 72.5% cyan, 19.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 196.2 degrees, a saturation of 56.8% and a lightness of 47.3%. #3498bd color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #00317b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

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

#3498bd color description : Moderate blue.

#3498bd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3498bd has RGB values of R:52, G:152, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.72, M:0.2, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3446973.

Hex triplet 3498bd #3498bd
RGB Decimal 52, 152, 189 rgb(52,152,189)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.6, 74.1 rgb(20.4%,59.6%,74.1%)
CMYK 72, 20, 0, 26
HSL 196.2°, 56.8, 47.3 hsl(196.2,56.8%,47.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.2°, 72.5, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.843, -16.411, -27.466
XYZ 21.827, 26.859, 52.175
xyY 0.216, 0.266, 26.859
CIE-LCH 58.843, 31.995, 239.141
CIE-LUV 58.843, -36.433, -40.12
Hunter-Lab 51.825, -15.516, -23.412
Binary 00110100, 10011000, 10111101

Color Schemes with #3498bd

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Alternatives to #3498bd

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#3498bd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3498bd

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CSS codes
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.background {background-color:#3498bd;}
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Shades and Tints of #3498bd

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 #3498bd

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

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3498bd 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
  • #8891b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8291c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2ba1ac Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6994ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6694c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #2e9db2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population