Information about #3C6D72 color

#3C6D72 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3C6D72 is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(60, 109, 114) (23.5% red, 42.7% green, 44.7% blue), or CMYK 21 / 2 / 0 / 55 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #3C6D72 reads as a mildly saturated cyan and occupies the middle of the lightness scale. Designers typically reach for tones like this for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Vintage Teal (#3B7577). Slightly further away sit Boomtown (#346672) and Faded Jade (#427977).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 109, 114)), which gives #3C6D72 its character. On this background, white text reaches a 5.8:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); black stays at 3.6:1. #3C6D72 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C6D72 color variations

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#3C6D72 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 #3C6D72

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

Vintage Teal color link
Vintage Teal

#3B7577

Boomtown color link
Boomtown

#346672

Faded Jade color link
Faded Jade

#427977

Ming color link
Ming

#36747D

Bismark color link
Bismark

#486C7A

Blue Ashes color link
Blue Ashes

#3B5F78

Muse color link
Muse

#2E696D

Myrtle Green color link
Myrtle Green

#317873

Genoa color link
Genoa

#31796D

Tax Break color link
Tax Break

#496569

#3C6D72 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C6D72
  • RGB60, 109, 114
  • CMYK21, 2, 0, 55
  • HSL186°, 31%, 34%
  • HSL Precise185.556°, 31.034%, 34.118%
  • HSV186°, 47%, 45%
  • HSB186°, 47%, 45%
  • HEX ID3C6D72
  • DECIMAL ID3960178
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Cyan
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB42.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB44.7%
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