Information about #3B6591 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B6591 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(59, 101, 145) — 23.1% red, 39.6% green, 56.9% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 34 / 17 / 0 / 43. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B6591 presents itself as a pleasantly vivid sky-leaning azure — one that carries an easy, daylight feel. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Filmpro Sky Blue (#355D90). Slightly further away sit Queen Blue (#436B95) and Wavelength (#3C6886).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 101, 145)), which gives #3B6591 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 6.1:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.5:1. #3B6591 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B6591 color variations

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#3B6591 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 #3B6591

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

Queen Blue color link
Queen Blue

#436B95

Wavelength color link
Wavelength

#3C6886

Ugly Blue color link
Ugly Blue

#31668A

Dusky Blue color link
Dusky Blue

#475F94

Calypso color link
Calypso

#3D7188

Super Duper color link
Super Duper

#42639F

Optimist color link
Optimist

#2B688D

Muted Blue color link
Muted Blue

#3B719F

Teal Blue color link
Teal Blue

#367588

Lochmara color link
Lochmara

#316EA0

#3B6591 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B6591
  • RGB59, 101, 145
  • CMYK34, 17, 0, 43
  • HSL211°, 42%, 40%
  • HSL Precise210.698°, 42.157%, 40%
  • HSV211°, 59%, 57%
  • HSB211°, 59%, 57%
  • HEX ID3B6591
  • DECIMAL ID3892625
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB39.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB56.9%
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