Information about #309BBC color

#309BBC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #309BBC belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(48, 155, 188) (18.8% red, 60.8% green, 73.7% blue), or CMYK 55 / 13 / 0 / 26 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#309BBC presents itself as a confidently colored cyan — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Homebox Blue (#36A2B9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Peacock (#33A1C9) and Pelorous (#2599B2).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(48, 155, 188)), which gives #309BBC its character. If you plan to put text on a #309BBC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #309BBC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#309BBC color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#309BBC color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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#4FB3D1

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#7BC6DD

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#A7D9E8

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#D3ECF3

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White

#FFFFFF

#309BBC color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
#309BBC

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#267B95

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#1C5C6F

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#133D4A

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#091E25

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Black

#000000

#309BBC color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#3F95AF

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#4E90A4

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#5E8A98

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#6E858C

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Grey

#808080

#309BBC color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
#6C30BA

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#3430BA

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#3062BA

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#309BBC

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#30BAA3

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#30BA6C

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#30BA34

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#309BBC color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes
#309BBC
#309BBC

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#BB5030
#BB5030

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Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme
#309BBC
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#BB9630
#BB9630

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#BB3055
#BB3055

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Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme
#3055BB
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#309BBC
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#30BB96
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Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme
#309BBC
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#BB309A
#BB309A

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#9ABB30
#9ABB30

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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
#309BBC
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#5030BB
#5030BB

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#BB5030
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#9ABB30
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
#309BBC
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#9630BB
#9630BB

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#BB5030
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#55BB30
#55BB30

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Nearest named colors to #309BBC

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Glacial Blue Ice color link
Glacial Blue Ice

#368BC1

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

#309BBC color backgrounds & wallpapers

Download color wallpaper / background for your Desktop PC, Tablet or Mobile phone.

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#309BBC color image #309BBC color solid HD wallpaper 3840x2160 (Desktop)
#309BBC color image #309BBC color solid HD wallpaper 1170x2532 (Mobile)

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#309BBC
  • RGB48, 155, 188
  • CMYK55, 13, 0, 26
  • CSSrgb(48, 155, 188)
  • HSL194°, 59%, 46%
  • HSL Precise194.143°, 59.322%, 46.275%
  • HSV194°, 74%, 74%
  • HSB194°, 74%, 74%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.188
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.737
  • GLSLvec3(0.188, 0.608, 0.737)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.188, 0.608, 0.737, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.188, 0.608, 0.737)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB18.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB73.7%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID309BBC
  • DECIMAL ID3185596
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • This page visited3 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01

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