Information about #359C8C color

#359C8C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #359C8C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(53, 156, 140) (20.8% red, 61.2% green, 54.9% blue), or CMYK 40 / 0 / 6 / 39 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#359C8C is a clearly saturated aqua cyan that feels open and friendly. 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 Gossamer (#399F86). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Sea (#3C9992) and Landmark (#3E9889).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(53, 156, 140)), which gives #359C8C its character. If you plan to put text on a #359C8C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.3:1. No one has named #359C8C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#359C8C color variations

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#359C8C 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

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

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

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

Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme

Square

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

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #359C8C

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

Gossamer color link
Gossamer

#399F86

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Landmark color link
Landmark

#3E9889

Zomp color link
Zomp

#39A78E

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Jungle Green color link
Jungle Green

#29AB87

Java color link
Java

#259797

Lochinvar color link
Lochinvar

#489084

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#359C8C
  • RGB53, 156, 140
  • CMYK40, 0, 6, 39
  • CSSrgb(53, 156, 140)
  • HSL171°, 49%, 41%
  • HSL Precise170.68°, 49.282%, 40.98%
  • HSV171°, 66%, 61%
  • HSB171°, 66%, 61%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.208
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.612
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.208, 0.612, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.208, 0.612, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.208, 0.612, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.8%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB61.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID359C8C
  • DECIMAL ID3513484
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01