Information about #3B5AC9 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B5AC9 is classified in the Register under the Blue Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 90, 201) (23.1% red, 35.3% green, 78.8% blue), or CMYK 56 / 44 / 0 / 21 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B5AC9 is a pleasantly vivid classic blue 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 Flat Medium Blue (#3A5FCD). Nearby in the Register you will also find Byzantine Blue (#3457D5) and Savoy Blue (#4B61D1).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 90, 201)), which gives #3B5AC9 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.5:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3B5AC9 color variations

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#3B5AC9 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 #3B5AC9

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

Savoy Blue color link
Savoy Blue

#4B61D1

True Blue color link
True Blue

#2D68C4

Han Blue color link
Han Blue

#446CCF

Warm Blue color link
Warm Blue

#4B57DB

Mariner color link
Mariner

#286ACD

Bryan Blue color link
Bryan Blue

#3246BA

Royal Blue color link
Royal Blue

#2B60DE

Onetta Blue color link
Onetta Blue

#4070B8

New Car color link
New Car

#214FC6

#3B5AC9 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B5AC9
  • RGB59, 90, 201
  • CMYK56, 44, 0, 21
  • HSL227°, 57%, 51%
  • HSL Precise226.901°, 56.8%, 50.98%
  • HSV227°, 71%, 79%
  • HSB227°, 71%, 79%
  • HEX ID3B5AC9
  • DECIMAL ID3889865
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Blue
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB35.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB78.8%
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