#3b8cbf - Boston Blue Hex Color Code

#3B8CBF (Boston Blue) - RGB 59, 140, 191 Color Information

#3b8cbf Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 3B, 8C, BF
RGB Decimal 59, 140, 191
RGB Octal 73, 214, 277
RGB Percent 23.1%, 54.9%, 74.9%
RGB Binary 111011, 10001100, 10111111
CMY 0.769, 0.451, 0.251
CMYK 69, 27, 0, 25

Percentages of Color #3B8CBF

R 23.1%
G 54.9%
B 74.9%
RGB Percentages of Color #3b8cbf
C 69%
M 27%
Y 0%
K 25%
CMYK Percentages of Color #3b8cbf

Color spaces of #3B8CBF Boston Blue - RGB(59, 140, 191)

HSV (or HSB) 203°, 69°, 75°
HSL 203°, 53°, 49°
Web Safe #3399cc
XYZ 20.586, 23.448, 52.731
CIE-Lab 55.530, -8.050, -33.732
xyY 0.213, 0.242, 23.448
Decimal 3902655

#3b8cbf Color Accessibility Scores (Boston Blue Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Boston Blue ↔ #3b8cbf Color Blindness Simulator

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#3B8CBF Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 3b8cbf

#3b8cbf Analogous Colors

#3b8cbf Triadic Colors

#3b8cbf Split Complementary Colors

#3b8cbf Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #3b8cbf Color Variations

#3b8cbf Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #3b8cbf, darker shades are produced.)

#3b8cbf Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #3b8cbf can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Boston Blue (#3b8cbf)

#3b8cbf Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #3b8cbf
This sample text has a font color of #3b8cbf
#3b8cbf Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #3b8cbf
#3b8cbf CSS3 Linear Gradient
#3b8cbf Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #3b8cbf
#3b8cbf Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #3b8cbf
Sample text with glow color #3b8cbf
This sample text has a glow color of #3b8cbf
#3b8cbf Box Shadow
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Sample text with Underline Color #3b8cbf
This sample text has a underline color of #3b8cbf
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #3b8cbf of the current color.

#3B8CBF in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #3b8cbf
Java new Color(59, 140, 191);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 59, 140, 191);
Swift UIColor(red:59, green:140, blue:191, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:59 green:140 blue:191 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(59f, 140f, 191f);
Python Color('#3b8cbf')

#3b8cbf - RGB(59, 140, 191) - Boston Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Boston Blue?

Hex color code for Boston Blue color is #3b8cbf. RGB color code for boston blue color is rgb(59, 140, 191).

What is the RGB value of #3b8cbf?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #3b8cbf is rgb(59, 140, 191). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '59' indicates the intensity of the red component, '140' represents the green component's intensity, and '191' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #3b8cbf.

What is the RGB percentage of #3b8cbf?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #3b8cbf is detailed as follows: 23.1% Red, 54.9% Green, and 74.9% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 23.1% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 54.9% and 74.9% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #3b8cbf.

What does RGB 59,140,191 mean?

The RGB color 59, 140, 191 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 3399cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Boston Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #3b8cbf?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #3b8cbf is composed of 69% Cyan, 27% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 25% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 69% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 27% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 25% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #3b8cbf?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #3b8cbf has an HSL value of 203° (degrees) for Hue, 53% for Saturation, and 49% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 203° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 53% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 49% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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