Information about #3B7878 color

#3B7878 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B7878 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 120, 120) — 23.1% red, 47.1% green, 47.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 24 / 0 / 0 / 53. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B7878 presents itself as a softly balanced cyan — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vintage Teal (#3B7577). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Faded Jade (#427977) and Ming (#36747D).

In RGB terms — rgb(59, 120, 120) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3B7878 background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3B7878 color variations

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#3B7878 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 #3B7878

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

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Viridian color link
Viridian

#40826D

Atoll color link
Atoll

#2B797A

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

#3B7878 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B7878
  • RGB59, 120, 120
  • CMYK24, 0, 0, 53
  • CSSrgb(59, 120, 120)
  • HSL180°, 34%, 35%
  • HSL Precise180°, 34.078%, 35.098%
  • HSV180°, 51%, 47%
  • HSB180°, 51%, 47%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.471
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.471, 0.471)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.471, 0.471, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.471, 0.471)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB47.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B7878
  • DECIMAL ID3897464
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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