Information about #3B98CE color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#3B98CE falls into the Azure Color Family — High Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(59, 152, 206) — 23.1% red, 59.6% green, 80.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 58 / 21 / 0 / 19. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A vivid, lively sky-leaning azure, #3B98CE sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Peacock (#33A1C9). Nearby in the Register you will also find Celestial Blue (#4997D0) and Blue Ivy (#3090C7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 152, 206)), which gives #3B98CE its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#3B98CE color variations

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#3B98CE 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 #3B98CE

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

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Tufts Blue color link
Tufts Blue

#3E8EDE

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Titans Blue color link
Titans Blue

#4B92DB

Curious Blue color link
Curious Blue

#2596D1

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Douban Blue color link
Douban Blue

#2496CD

#3B98CE color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B98CE
  • RGB59, 152, 206
  • CMYK58, 21, 0, 19
  • HSL202°, 60%, 52%
  • HSL Precise202.041°, 60%, 51.961%
  • HSV202°, 71%, 81%
  • HSB202°, 71%, 81%
  • HEX ID3B98CE
  • DECIMAL ID3905742
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.8%
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