Information about #3BA2BF color

#3BA2BF color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3BA2BF belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(59, 162, 191) (23.1% red, 63.5% green, 74.9% blue), or CMYK 52 / 11 / 0 / 25 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#3BA2BF presents itself as a confidently colored water-like cyan — 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 Moonstone (#3AA8C1). Nearby in the Register you will also find Homebox Blue (#36A2B9) and Aquarius (#43A8C5).

The recipe behind #3BA2BF is rgb(59, 162, 191), with blue as the dominant ingredient. If you plan to put text on a #3BA2BF background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 7.1:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 3.0:1. #3BA2BF has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3BA2BF color variations

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

#3BA2BF 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 #3BA2BF

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

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Homebox Blue color link
Homebox Blue

#36A2B9

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Soft Teal color link
Soft Teal

#44A9AA

Hemisphere color link
Hemisphere

#4E93BA

Viking color link
Viking

#4DB1C8

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3BA2BF
  • RGB59, 162, 191
  • CMYK52, 11, 0, 25
  • CSSrgb(59, 162, 191)
  • HSL193°, 53%, 49%
  • HSL Precise193.182°, 52.8%, 49.02%
  • HSV193°, 69%, 75%
  • HSB193°, 69%, 75%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.231
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.635
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.749
  • GLSLvec3(0.231, 0.635, 0.749)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.231, 0.635, 0.749, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.231, 0.635, 0.749)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB23.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB63.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB74.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3BA2BF
  • DECIMAL ID3908287
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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