Information about #3690B6 color

#3690B6 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3690B6 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(54, 144, 182) (21.2% red, 56.5% green, 71.4% blue), or CMYK 50 / 15 / 0 / 29 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3690B6 is a pleasantly vivid sky-leaning azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Boston Blue (#3B91B4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Glacial Blue Ice (#368BC1) and Sports Star (#3D85B8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(54, 144, 182)), which gives #3690B6 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 5.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.6:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3690B6 color variations

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#3690B6 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 #3690B6

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

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Steel Blue color link
Steel Blue

#4682B4

Cool Blue color link
Cool Blue

#4984B8

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Wot Eva color link
Wot Eva

#4495A4

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3690B6
  • RGB54, 144, 182
  • CMYK50, 15, 0, 29
  • CSSrgb(54, 144, 182)
  • HSL198°, 54%, 46%
  • HSL Precise197.813°, 54.237%, 46.275%
  • HSV198°, 70%, 71%
  • HSB198°, 70%, 71%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.212
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.565
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.714
  • GLSLvec3(0.212, 0.565, 0.714)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.212, 0.565, 0.714, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.212, 0.565, 0.714)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB21.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB71.4%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3690B6
  • DECIMAL ID3575990
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01