Information about #3B888C color

#3B888C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #3B888C is classified in the Register under the Cyan Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 136, 140) (23.1% red, 53.3% green, 54.9% blue), or CMYK 32 / 2 / 0 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3B888C is a confidently colored cyan that sits comfortably between light and dark. 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 Blue Chill (#408F90). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sea Turtle Green (#438D80) and Landmark (#3E9889).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(59, 136, 140)), which gives #3B888C its character. If you plan to put text on a #3B888C background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. #3B888C has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3B888C color variations

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

#3B888C 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 #3B888C

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

Blue Chill color link
Blue Chill

#408F90

Landmark color link
Landmark

#3E9889

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Paradiso color link
Paradiso

#488084

Lochinvar color link
Lochinvar

#489084

Sea color link
Sea

#3C9992

Dirty Blue color link
Dirty Blue

#3F829D

Waterfront color link
Waterfront

#3E7F9D

Hippie Blue color link
Hippie Blue

#49889A

Norwester color link
Norwester

#48798A

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3B888C
  • RGB59, 136, 140
  • CMYK32, 2, 0, 45
  • CSSrgb(59, 136, 140)
  • HSL183°, 41%, 39%
  • HSL Precise182.963°, 40.704%, 39.02%
  • HSV183°, 58%, 55%
  • HSB183°, 58%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.533, 0.549)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.533, 0.549, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.533, 0.549)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB54.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID3B888C
  • DECIMAL ID3901580
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01