Information about #3CA8E7 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3CA8E7 is classified in the Register under the Azure Color Family, with High Saturation and Light brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(60, 168, 231) — 23.5% red, 65.9% green, 90.6% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 67 / 25 / 0 / 9. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3CA8E7 presents itself as a energetic, saturated azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for logos, highlights and anything that needs to be noticed first. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Butterfly Blue (#38ACEC). Nearby in the Register you will also find Summer Sky (#38B0DE) and Picton Blue (#45B1E8).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(60, 168, 231)), which gives #3CA8E7 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 7.9:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AAA); white stays at 2.6:1. No one has named #3CA8E7 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#3CA8E7 color variations

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#3CA8E7 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 #3CA8E7

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

#3CA8E7 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3CA8E7
  • RGB60, 168, 231
  • CMYK67, 25, 0, 9
  • HSL202°, 78%, 57%
  • HSL Precise202.105°, 78.082%, 57.059%
  • HSV202°, 74%, 91%
  • HSB202°, 74%, 91%
  • HEX ID3CA8E7
  • DECIMAL ID3975399
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Azure
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB65.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB90.6%
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