Information about #3C717E color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3C717E belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 113, 126) — 23.5% red, 44.3% green, 49.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 26 / 5 / 0 / 51. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3C717E is a softly balanced water-like cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Ming (#36747D). Nearby in the Register you will also find Vintage Teal (#3B7577) and Calypso (#3D7188).

The recipe behind #3C717E is rgb(60, 113, 126), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3C717E background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while black manages only 3.9:1. #3C717E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C717E color variations

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#3C717E 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 #3C717E

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

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Beetle Green color link
Beetle Green

#4C787E

#3C717E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C717E
  • RGB60, 113, 126
  • CMYK26, 5, 0, 51
  • CSSrgb(60, 113, 126)
  • HSL192°, 35%, 36%
  • HSL Precise191.818°, 35.484%, 36.471%
  • HSV192°, 52%, 49%
  • HSB192°, 52%, 49%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.443
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.443, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.443, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.443, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB44.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3C717E
  • DECIMAL ID3961214
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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