#3b8bbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b8bbd is composed of 23.1% red, 54.5% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.8% cyan, 26.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 203.1 degrees, a saturation of 52.4% and a lightness of 48.6%. #3b8bbd color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #00177b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 55
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 26
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3b8bbd color description : Moderate blue.

#3b8bbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b8bbd has RGB values of R:59, G:139, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.26, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3902397.

Hex triplet 3b8bbd #3b8bbd
RGB Decimal 59, 139, 189 rgb(59,139,189)
RGB Percent 23.1, 54.5, 74.1 rgb(23.1%,54.5%,74.1%)
CMYK 69, 26, 0, 26
HSL 203.1°, 52.4, 48.6 hsl(203.1,52.4%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 203.1°, 68.8, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 55.142, -8.168, -33.198
XYZ 20.219, 23.068, 51.528
xyY 0.213, 0.243, 23.068
CIE-LCH 55.142, 34.188, 256.178
CIE-LUV 55.142, -30.503, -49.976
Hunter-Lab 48.029, -8.905, -29.99
Binary 00111011, 10001011, 10111101

Color Schemes with #3b8bbd

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Alternatives to #3b8bbd

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#3b8bbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b8bbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b8bbd;}
.background {background-color:#3b8bbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b8bbd;}

Shades and Tints of #3b8bbd

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, #03070a is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b8bbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747e84 is the less saturated color, while #0298f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b8bbd 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
  • #797979 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6d7d87 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7a88ba Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7089c3 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #2a97a2 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6389bb Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5d8ac1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3092ab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population