#3498dc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3498dc is composed of 20.4% red, 59.6% green and 86.3% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 76.4% cyan, 30.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.7% black. It has a hue angle of 204.3 degrees, a saturation of 70.6% and a lightness of 53.3%. #3498dc color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #0031b9. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 20
    • G 60
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 76
    • M 31
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#3498dc color description : Bright blue.

#3498dc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3498dc has RGB values of R:52, G:152, B:220 and CMYK values of C:0.76, M:0.31, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 3447004.

Hex triplet 3498dc #3498dc
RGB Decimal 52, 152, 220 rgb(52,152,220)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.6, 86.3 rgb(20.4%,59.6%,86.3%)
CMYK 76, 31, 0, 14
HSL 204.3°, 70.6, 53.3 hsl(204.3,70.6%,53.3%)
HSV (or HSB) 204.3°, 76.4, 86.3
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 60.205, -5.739, -42.718
XYZ 25.56, 28.352, 71.832
xyY 0.203, 0.225, 28.352
CIE-LCH 60.205, 43.102, 262.349
CIE-LUV 60.205, -34.754, -66.836
Hunter-Lab 53.246, -7.497, -42.712
Binary 00110100, 10011000, 11011100

Color Schemes with #3498dc

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Alternatives to #3498dc

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#3498dc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3498dc

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #3498dc

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, #020a0f is the darkest color, while #fdfeff is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3498dc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #86888a is the less saturated color, while #199df7 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3498dc 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
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #728694 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7e94d7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #6d96e0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #00a5b1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6395d9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5897de Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #12a0c0 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population