#3978b5 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3978b5 is composed of 22.4% red, 47.1% green and 71% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.5% cyan, 33.7% magenta, 0% yellow and 29% black. It has a hue angle of 209.5 degrees, a saturation of 52.1% and a lightness of 46.7%. #3978b5 color hex could be obtained by blending #72f0ff with #00006b. Closest websafe color is: #3366cc.

    • R 22
    • G 47
    • B 71
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 34
    • Y 0
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#3978b5 color description : Moderate blue.

#3978b5 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3978b5 has RGB values of R:57, G:120, B:181 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.34, Y:0, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 3766453.

Hex triplet 3978b5 #3978b5
RGB Decimal 57, 120, 181 rgb(57,120,181)
RGB Percent 22.4, 47.1, 71 rgb(22.4%,47.1%,71%)
CMYK 69, 34, 0, 29
HSL 209.5°, 52.1, 46.7 hsl(209.5,52.1%,46.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 209.5°, 68.5, 71
Web Safe 3366cc #3366cc
CIE-LAB 49.054, -0.122, -38.165
XYZ 16.742, 17.638, 46.236
xyY 0.208, 0.219, 17.638
CIE-LCH 49.054, 38.165, 269.817
CIE-LUV 49.054, -24.484, -57.647
Hunter-Lab 41.997, -2.336, -35.875
Binary 00111001, 01111000, 10110101

Color Schemes with #3978b5

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Alternatives to #3978b5

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#3978b5 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3978b5

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3978b5;}
.background {background-color:#3978b5;}
.border {border:1px solid #3978b5;}

Shades and Tints of #3978b5

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, #010102 is the darkest color, while #f2f7fb is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3978b5

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #70777e is the less saturated color, while #0279ec is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3978b5 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
  • #6c6c6c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #626e7b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #6579b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #577bba Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #1c8791 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5579b4 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #4c7ab8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #26819e Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population