Information about #3994BB color

#3994BB color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3994BB belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(57, 148, 187) (22.4% red, 58% green, 73.3% blue), or CMYK 51 / 15 / 0 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3994BB presents itself as a pleasantly vivid sky-leaning azure — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Boston Blue (#3B91B4). Nearby in the Register you will also find Glacial Blue Ice (#368BC1) and Homebox Blue (#36A2B9).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(57, 148, 187)), which gives #3994BB its character. If you plan to put text on a #3994BB background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #3994BB is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#3994BB color variations

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

#3994BB 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 #3994BB

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

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Sports Star color link
Sports Star

#3D85B8

Endorphin color link
Endorphin

#4190AD

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3994BB
  • RGB57, 148, 187
  • CMYK51, 15, 0, 27
  • CSSrgb(57, 148, 187)
  • HSL198°, 53%, 48%
  • HSL Precise198°, 53.279%, 47.843%
  • HSV198°, 70%, 73%
  • HSB198°, 70%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.224
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.580
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.733
  • GLSLvec3(0.224, 0.580, 0.733)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.224, 0.580, 0.733, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.224, 0.580, 0.733)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB22.4%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB73.3%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3994BB
  • DECIMAL ID3773627
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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