Information about #3F97CE color

#3F97CE color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #3F97CE belongs to the Azure Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(63, 151, 206) — 24.7% red, 59.2% green, 80.8% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 56 / 22 / 0 / 19. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#3F97CE is a confidently colored azure that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a near neighbor of Celestial Blue (#4997D0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Peacock (#33A1C9) and Silk Blue (#488AC7).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(63, 151, 206)), which gives #3F97CE its character. If you plan to put text on a #3F97CE background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #3F97CE has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#3F97CE color variations

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

#3F97CE 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 #3F97CE

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

Peacock color link
Peacock

#33A1C9

Silk Blue color link
Silk Blue

#488AC7

Blue Ivy color link
Blue Ivy

#3090C7

Tufts Blue color link
Tufts Blue

#3E8EDE

Titans Blue color link
Titans Blue

#4B92DB

Aquarius color link
Aquarius

#43A8C5

Maximum Blue color link
Maximum Blue

#47ABCC

Moonstone color link
Moonstone

#3AA8C1

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#3F97CE
  • RGB63, 151, 206
  • CMYK56, 22, 0, 19
  • CSSrgb(63, 151, 206)
  • HSL203°, 59%, 53%
  • HSL Precise203.077°, 59.336%, 52.745%
  • HSV203°, 69%, 81%
  • HSB203°, 69%, 81%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.247
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.592
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.808
  • GLSLvec3(0.247, 0.592, 0.808)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.247, 0.592, 0.808, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.247, 0.592, 0.808)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB24.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB59.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB80.8%
  • Color FamilyAzure
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID3F97CE
  • DECIMAL ID4167630
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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