Information about #3B917E color

#3B917E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B917E belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 145, 126) — 23.1% red, 56.9% green, 49.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 34 / 0 / 7 / 43. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B917E is a confidently colored cyan that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Antique Green (#3E8F78). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sea Turtle Green (#438D80) and Illuminating Emerald (#319177).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(59, 145, 126)), which gives #3B917E its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B917E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. #3B917E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B917E color variations

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#3B917E 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 #3B917E

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

Landmark color link
Landmark

#3E9889

Lochinvar color link
Lochinvar

#489084

Gossamer color link
Gossamer

#399F86

Dusty Teal color link
Dusty Teal

#4C9085

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Paradiso color link
Paradiso

#488084

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B917E
  • RGB59, 145, 126
  • CMYK34, 0, 7, 43
  • CSSrgb(59, 145, 126)
  • HSL167°, 42%, 40%
  • HSL Precise166.744°, 42.157%, 40%
  • HSV167°, 59%, 57%
  • HSB167°, 59%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.569
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.494
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.569, 0.494)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.569, 0.494, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.569, 0.494)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.4%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3B917E
  • DECIMAL ID3903870
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01