Information about #3B98CD color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3B98CD belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 152, 205) (23.1% red, 59.6% green, 80.4% blue), or CMYK 57 / 21 / 0 / 20 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A clearly saturated sky-leaning azure, #3B98CD feels open and friendly. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Peacock (#33A1C9). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Celestial Blue (#4997D0) and Blue Ivy (#3090C7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 152, 205)), which gives #3B98CD its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B98CD background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #3B98CD so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3B98CD color variations

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

#3B98CD color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#3B98CD color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#205C7E

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#153D54

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Black

#000000

#3B98CD color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#4993BD

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#568EAE

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Grey

#808080

#3B98CD 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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#3CCCC8

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#3CCC54

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#3B98CD 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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#CD713C
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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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#CDBA3C
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#CD3C50
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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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#CD3C98
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#98CD3C
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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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#713CCD
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#CD713C
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#98CD3C
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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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#BA3CCD
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#CD713C
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#50CD3C
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Nearest named colors to #3B98CD

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

Celestial Blue color link
Celestial Blue

#4997D0

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Glacial Blue Ice color link
Glacial Blue Ice

#368BC1

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Tufts Blue color link
Tufts Blue

#3E8EDE

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Titans Blue color link
Titans Blue

#4B92DB

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

#3B98CD color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B98CD
  • RGB59, 152, 205
  • CMYK57, 21, 0, 20
  • HSL202°, 59%, 52%
  • HSL Precise201.781°, 59.35%, 51.765%
  • HSV202°, 71%, 80%
  • HSB202°, 71%, 80%
  • HEX ID3B98CD
  • DECIMAL ID3905741
  • 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 RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.4%
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