#3c979f - Boston Blue Hex Color Code

#3C979F (Boston Blue) - RGB 60, 151, 159 Color Information

#3c979f Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 3C, 97, 9F
RGB Decimal 60, 151, 159
RGB Octal 74, 227, 237
RGB Percent 23.5%, 59.2%, 62.4%
RGB Binary 111100, 10010111, 10011111
CMY 0.765, 0.408, 0.376
CMYK 62, 5, 0, 38

Percentages of Color #3C979F

R 23.5%
G 59.2%
B 62.4%
RGB Percentages of Color #3c979f
C 62%
M 5%
Y 0%
K 38%
CMYK Percentages of Color #3c979f

Color spaces of #3C979F Boston Blue - RGB(60, 151, 159)

HSV (or HSB) 185°, 62°, 62°
HSL 185°, 45°, 43°
Web Safe #339999
XYZ 19.188, 25.597, 36.730
CIE-Lab 57.653, -24.153, -12.238
xyY 0.235, 0.314, 25.597
Decimal 3970975

#3c979f 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 ↔ #3c979f Color Blindness Simulator

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#3C979F Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 3c979f

#3c979f Analogous Colors

#3c979f Triadic Colors

#3c979f Split Complementary Colors

#3c979f Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #3c979f Color Variations

#3c979f Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #3c979f, darker shades are produced.)

#3c979f Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #3c979f can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Boston Blue (#3c979f)

#3c979f Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #3c979f
This sample text has a font color of #3c979f
#3c979f Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #3c979f
#3c979f CSS3 Linear Gradient
#3c979f Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #3c979f
#3c979f Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #3c979f
Sample text with glow color #3c979f
This sample text has a glow color of #3c979f
#3c979f Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #3c979f
Sample text with Underline Color #3c979f
This sample text has a underline color of #3c979f
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #3c979f of the current color.

#3C979F in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #3c979f
Java new Color(60, 151, 159);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 60, 151, 159);
Swift UIColor(red:60, green:151, blue:159, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:60 green:151 blue:159 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(60f, 151f, 159f);
Python Color('#3c979f')

#3c979f - RGB(60, 151, 159) - Boston Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Boston Blue?

Hex color code for Boston Blue color is #3c979f. RGB color code for boston blue color is rgb(60, 151, 159).

What is the RGB value of #3c979f?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #3c979f is rgb(60, 151, 159). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '60' indicates the intensity of the red component, '151' represents the green component's intensity, and '159' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #3c979f.

What is the RGB percentage of #3c979f?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #3c979f is detailed as follows: 23.5% Red, 59.2% Green, and 62.4% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 23.5% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 59.2% and 62.4% 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 #3c979f.

What does RGB 60,151,159 mean?

The RGB color 60, 151, 159 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 339999. 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 #3c979f?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #3c979f is composed of 62% Cyan, 5% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 38% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 62% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 5% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 38% 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 #3c979f?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #3c979f has an HSL value of 185° (degrees) for Hue, 45% for Saturation, and 43% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 185° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 45% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 43% 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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