#3c97b8 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3c97b8 is composed of 23.5% red, 59.2% green and 72.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.4% cyan, 17.9% magenta, 0% yellow and 27.8% black. It has a hue angle of 196 degrees, a saturation of 50.8% and a lightness of 47.8%. #3c97b8 color hex could be obtained by blending #78ffff with #002f71. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 24
    • G 59
    • B 72
    RGB color chart
    • C 67
    • M 18
    • Y 0
    • K 28
    CMYK color chart

#3c97b8 color description : Moderate blue.

#3c97b8 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3c97b8 has RGB values of R:60, G:151, B:184 and CMYK values of C:0.67, M:0.18, Y:0, K:0.28. Its decimal value is 3971000.

Hex triplet 3c97b8 #3c97b8
RGB Decimal 60, 151, 184 rgb(60,151,184)
RGB Percent 23.5, 59.2, 72.2 rgb(23.5%,59.2%,72.2%)
CMYK 67, 18, 0, 28
HSL 196°, 50.8, 47.8 hsl(196,50.8%,47.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 196°, 67.4, 72.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 58.558, -16.344, -25.062
XYZ 21.58, 26.553, 49.333
xyY 0.221, 0.272, 26.553
CIE-LCH 58.558, 29.921, 236.89
CIE-LUV 58.558, -34.893, -36.166
Hunter-Lab 51.529, -15.424, -20.692
Binary 00111100, 10010111, 10111000

Color Schemes with #3c97b8

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Alternatives to #3c97b8

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#3c97b8 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3c97b8

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CSS codes
.text {color:#3c97b8;}
.background {background-color:#3c97b8;}
.border {border:1px solid #3c97b8;}

Shades and Tints of #3c97b8

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, #020506 is the darkest color, while #f7fbfc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3c97b8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #747d80 is the less saturated color, while #04b1f0 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3c97b8 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
  • #808080 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #72858b Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8991b4 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8590c0 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #399fab Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6d93b5 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6a93bd Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3a9caf Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population