#3b979f Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b979f is composed of 23.1% red, 59.2% green and 62.4% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 62.9% cyan, 5% magenta, 0% yellow and 37.6% black. It has a hue angle of 184.8 degrees, a saturation of 45.9% and a lightness of 42.7%. #3b979f color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #002f3f. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 23
    • G 59
    • B 62
    RGB color chart
    • C 63
    • M 5
    • Y 0
    • K 38
    CMYK color chart

#3b979f color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#3b979f Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b979f has RGB values of R:59, G:151, B:159 and CMYK values of C:0.63, M:0.05, Y:0, K:0.38. Its decimal value is 3905439.

Hex triplet 3b979f #3b979f
RGB Decimal 59, 151, 159 rgb(59,151,159)
RGB Percent 23.1, 59.2, 62.4 rgb(23.1%,59.2%,62.4%)
CMYK 63, 5, 0, 38
HSL 184.8°, 45.9, 42.7 hsl(184.8,45.9%,42.7%)
HSV (or HSB) 184.8°, 62.9, 62.4
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 57.622, -24.333, -12.286
XYZ 19.126, 25.565, 36.725
xyY 0.235, 0.314, 25.565
CIE-LCH 57.622, 27.259, 206.789
CIE-LUV 57.622, -36.435, -14.708
Hunter-Lab 50.562, -20.96, -7.672
Binary 00111011, 10010111, 10011111

Color Schemes with #3b979f

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Alternatives to #3b979f

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#3b979f Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b979f

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b979f;}
.background {background-color:#3b979f;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b979f;}

Shades and Tints of #3b979f

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, #010202 is the darkest color, while #f2fafa is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b979f

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #657475 is the less saturated color, while #00c8da is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b979f 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
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6f8183 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8f8f9c Protanopia 1% of men
  • #908da9 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #479ba7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #70929d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #7190a5 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #429aa4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population