Cyan

The color #3498DB is a cyan that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 52, 152, 219 and HSL values of 204°, 70%, 53%.

Color Values for #3498DB

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HEX:
#3498DB
RGB:
rgb(52,152,219) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(204,70%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(76%, 31%, 0%, 14%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3498DB

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3498DB. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 20.4%
Green: 59.6%
Blue: 85.9%

Contrast Analysis for #3498DB

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #3498DB

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3498DB

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #3498DB

The complementary color for #3498DB is #DB7633. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3498DB

The analogous colors for #3498DB are #33DBCA and #3344DB. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3498DB

The triadic colors for #3498DB are #DB3398 and #98DB33. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3498DB

These are the darker variations of #3498DB. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2A7AAF and #1F5B83. This progression shows how #3498DB darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3498DB

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #5DADE2 and #85C1E9. This progression shows how #3498DB. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3498DB

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3498DB. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3498DB

Companies and brands that incorporate #3498DB in their visual identity.

#3498DB Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3498DB. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3498DB is a cyan with RGB values of 52, 152, 219 and HSL values of 204°, 70%, 53%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #3498DB including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.