#3b9bbc Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b9bbc is composed of 23.1% red, 60.8% green and 73.7% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.6% cyan, 17.6% magenta, 0% yellow and 26.3% black. It has a hue angle of 195.3 degrees, a saturation of 52.2% and a lightness of 48.4%. #3b9bbc color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #003779. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3b9bbc color description : Moderate blue.

#3b9bbc Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b9bbc has RGB values of R:59, G:155, B:188 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3906492.

Hex triplet 3b9bbc #3b9bbc
RGB Decimal 59, 155, 188 rgb(59,155,188)
RGB Percent 23.1, 60.8, 73.7 rgb(23.1%,60.8%,73.7%)
CMYK 69, 18, 0, 26
HSL 195.3°, 52.2, 48.4 hsl(195.3,52.2%,48.4%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.3°, 68.6, 73.7
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 59.89, -17.353, -25.273
XYZ 22.6, 28.001, 51.788
xyY 0.221, 0.273, 28.001
CIE-LCH 59.89, 30.657, 235.526
CIE-LUV 59.89, -36.334, -36.514
Hunter-Lab 52.916, -16.37, -20.984
Binary 00111011, 10011011, 10111100

Color Schemes with #3b9bbc

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Alternatives to #3b9bbc

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#3b9bbc Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b9bbc

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b9bbc;}
.background {background-color:#3b9bbc;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b9bbc;}

Shades and Tints of #3b9bbc

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, #030709 is the darkest color, while #f9fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b9bbc

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747f83 is the less saturated color, while #02b7f5 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b9bbc 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
  • #74878e Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c94b7 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8894c4 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38a3af Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f96b9 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c96c1 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39a0b3 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population