Information about #3498CA color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3498CA is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(52, 152, 202) (20.4% red, 59.6% green, 79.2% blue), or CMYK 59 / 20 / 0 / 21 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3498CA is a confidently colored steel-blue 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 Peacock (#33A1C9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Blue Ivy (#3090C7) and Glacial Blue Ice (#368BC1).

The recipe behind #3498CA is rgb(52, 152, 202), with blue as the dominant ingredient. On this background, black text reaches a 6.5:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. No one has named #3498CA so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3498CA color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#3498CA color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#3498CA color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#3498CA color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#3498CA color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#3498CA 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
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#CB6634
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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
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#CBB234
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#CB344D
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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
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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
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#CB3499
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#99CB34
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Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme
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#6634CB
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#CB6634
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#99CB34
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Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme
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#B234CB
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#CB6634
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#4DCB34
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Nearest named colors to #3498CA

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

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Glacial Blue Ice color link
Glacial Blue Ice

#368BC1

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Celestial Blue color link
Celestial Blue

#4997D0

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Freefall color link
Freefall

#1D95C9

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Tufts Blue color link
Tufts Blue

#3E8EDE

#3498CA color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3498CA
  • RGB52, 152, 202
  • CMYK59, 20, 0, 21
  • HSL200°, 59%, 50%
  • HSL Precise200°, 59.055%, 49.804%
  • HSV200°, 74%, 79%
  • HSB200°, 74%, 79%
  • HEX ID3498CA
  • DECIMAL ID3446986
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB20.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB79.2%
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