Information about #3F8A97 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3F8A97 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(63, 138, 151) (24.7% red, 54.1% green, 59.2% blue), or CMYK 35 / 5 / 0 / 41 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A clearly saturated aqua cyan, #3F8A97 feels open and friendly. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Blue Chill (#408F90). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Retreat (#39909B) and Dirty Blue (#3F829D).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(63, 138, 151)), which gives #3F8A97 its character. If you plan to put text on a #3F8A97 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.3:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.0:1. No one has named #3F8A97 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3F8A97 color variations

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#3F8A97 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 #3F8A97

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

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Hippie Blue color link
Hippie Blue

#49889A

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Wot Eva color link
Wot Eva

#4495A4

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Patriot color link
Patriot

#4F9292

Landmark color link
Landmark

#3E9889

#3F8A97 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F8A97
  • RGB63, 138, 151
  • CMYK35, 5, 0, 41
  • CSSrgb(63, 138, 151)
  • HSL189°, 41%, 42%
  • HSL Precise188.864°, 41.121%, 41.961%
  • HSV189°, 58%, 59%
  • HSB189°, 58%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.541, 0.592)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.541, 0.592, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.541, 0.592)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB59.2%
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3F8A97
  • DECIMAL ID4164247
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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