Information about #3C97DC color

#3C97DC color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3C97DC belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(60, 151, 220) — 23.5% red, 59.2% green, 86.3% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 63 / 27 / 0 / 14. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3C97DC is a energetic, saturated steel-blue azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Tufts Blue (#3E8EDE). Nearby in the Register you will also find Titans Blue (#4B92DB) and Celestial Blue (#4997D0).

In RGB terms — rgb(60, 151, 220) — the blue channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #3C97DC background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #3C97DC has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3C97DC color variations

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#3C97DC 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 #3C97DC

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

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3C97DC
  • RGB60, 151, 220
  • CMYK63, 27, 0, 14
  • CSSrgb(60, 151, 220)
  • HSL206°, 70%, 55%
  • HSL Precise205.875°, 69.565%, 54.902%
  • HSV206°, 73%, 86%
  • HSB206°, 73%, 86%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.235
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.863
  • GLSLvec3(0.235, 0.592, 0.863)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.235, 0.592, 0.863, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.235, 0.592, 0.863)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB86.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3C97DC
  • DECIMAL ID3971036
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01