#3498ad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #3498ad is composed of 20.4% red, 59.6% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 69.9% cyan, 12.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 190.4 degrees, a saturation of 53.8% and a lightness of 44.1%. #3498ad color hex could be obtained by blending #68ffff with #00315b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 20
    • G 60
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 70
    • M 12
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#3498ad color description : Dark moderate cyan.

#3498ad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #3498ad has RGB values of R:52, G:152, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.7, M:0.12, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 3446957.

Hex triplet 3498ad #3498ad
RGB Decimal 52, 152, 173 rgb(52,152,173)
RGB Percent 20.4, 59.6, 67.8 rgb(20.4%,59.6%,67.8%)
CMYK 70, 12, 0, 32
HSL 190.4°, 53.8, 44.1 hsl(190.4,53.8%,44.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 190.4°, 69.9, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 58.228, -21.639, -19.351
XYZ 20.185, 26.202, 43.527
xyY 0.224, 0.291, 26.202
CIE-LCH 58.228, 29.03, 221.806
CIE-LUV 58.228, -37.366, -26.255
Hunter-Lab 51.188, -19.19, -14.585
Binary 00110100, 10011000, 10101101

Color Schemes with #3498ad

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Alternatives to #3498ad

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#3498ad Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #3498ad

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #3498ad

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #020607 is the darkest color, while #f7fcfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #3498ad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #687679 is the less saturated color, while #00bae1 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #3498ad is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #7c7c7c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6e8286 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #8c90a9 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #8b8fb6 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #399eaa Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6c93aa Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6b92b3 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #379cab Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population