#3b9cbd Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3b9cbd is composed of 23.1% red, 61.2% green and 74.1% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 68.8% cyan, 17.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 25.9% black. It has a hue angle of 195.2 degrees, a saturation of 52.4% and a lightness of 48.6%. #3b9cbd color hex could be obtained by blending #76ffff with #00397b. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 23
    • G 61
    • B 74
    RGB color chart
    • C 69
    • M 17
    • Y 0
    • K 26
    CMYK color chart

#3b9cbd color description : Moderate blue.

#3b9cbd Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3b9cbd has RGB values of R:59, G:156, B:189 and CMYK values of C:0.69, M:0.17, Y:0, K:0.26. Its decimal value is 3906749.

Hex triplet 3b9cbd #3b9cbd
RGB Decimal 59, 156, 189 rgb(59,156,189)
RGB Percent 23.1, 61.2, 74.1 rgb(23.1%,61.2%,74.1%)
CMYK 69, 17, 0, 26
HSL 195.2°, 52.4, 48.6 hsl(195.2,52.4%,48.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 195.2°, 68.8, 74.1
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 60.23, -17.564, -25.314
XYZ 22.875, 28.379, 52.413
xyY 0.221, 0.274, 28.379
CIE-LCH 60.23, 30.81, 235.246
CIE-LUV 60.23, -36.644, -36.587
Hunter-Lab 53.272, -16.578, -21.044
Binary 00111011, 10011100, 10111101

Color Schemes with #3b9cbd

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Alternatives to #3b9cbd

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#3b9cbd Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3b9cbd

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3b9cbd;}
.background {background-color:#3b9cbd;}
.border {border:1px solid #3b9cbd;}

Shades and Tints of #3b9cbd

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, #03080a is the darkest color, while #fafcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3b9cbd

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #748084 is the less saturated color, while #02b8f6 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3b9cbd 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
  • #838383 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #75888f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8d95b8 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8994c5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #38a4b0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6f97ba Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6c97c2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #39a1b4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population