Information about #3B696D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B696D belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 105, 109) (23.1% red, 41.2% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 20 / 2 / 0 / 57 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B696D presents itself as a mildly saturated aqua cyan — one that occupies the middle of the lightness scale. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Boomtown (#346672). Slightly further away sit Muse (#2E696D) and Undercurrent (#365C6C).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 105, 109)), which gives #3B696D its character. Accessibility-wise, white text works best on #3B696D: 6.1:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.4:1 for black. No one has named #3B696D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B696D color variations

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#3B696D 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 #3B696D

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

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Undercurrent color link
Undercurrent

#365C6C

Blue Ashes color link
Blue Ashes

#3B5F78

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

Casal color link
Casal

#2F6168

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Smalt Blue color link
Smalt Blue

#496267

Blumine color link
Blumine

#305C71

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B696D
  • RGB59, 105, 109
  • CMYK20, 2, 0, 57
  • HSL185°, 30%, 33%
  • HSL Precise184.8°, 29.762%, 32.941%
  • HSV185°, 46%, 43%
  • HSB185°, 46%, 43%
  • HEX ID3B696D
  • DECIMAL ID3893613
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB41.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
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