Information about #3B9BD2 color

#3B9BD2 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B9BD2 belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 155, 210) (23.1% red, 60.8% green, 82.4% blue), or CMYK 59 / 22 / 0 / 18 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3B9BD2 presents itself as a energetic, saturated steel-blue azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Peacock (#33A1C9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Celestial Blue (#4997D0) and Tufts Blue (#3E8EDE).

The recipe behind #3B9BD2 is rgb(59, 155, 210), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3B9BD2 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.8:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #3B9BD2 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B9BD2 color variations

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#3B9BD2 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 #3B9BD2

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

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Tufts Blue color link
Tufts Blue

#3E8EDE

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Titans Blue color link
Titans Blue

#4B92DB

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

#3B9BD2 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B9BD2
  • RGB59, 155, 210
  • CMYK59, 22, 0, 18
  • CSSrgb(59, 155, 210)
  • HSL202°, 63%, 53%
  • HSL Precise201.854°, 62.656%, 52.745%
  • HSV202°, 72%, 82%
  • HSB202°, 72%, 82%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.608
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.824
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.608, 0.824)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.608, 0.824, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.608, 0.824)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB82.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3B9BD2
  • DECIMAL ID3906514
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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