Blue

The color #3B5597 is a blue that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 59, 85, 151 and HSL values of 223°, 44%, 41%.

Color Values for #3B5597

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HEX:
#3B5597
RGB:
rgb(59,85,151) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(223,44%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(61%, 44%, 0%, 41%) Copied!

Color Composition of #3B5597

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #3B5597. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 23.1%
Green: 33.3%
Blue: 59.2%

Contrast Analysis for #3B5597

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 #3B5597

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #3B5597

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

Complementary Colors for #3B5597

The complementary color for #3B5597 is #977C3B. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #3B5597

The analogous colors for #3B5597 are #3B8397 and #4E3B97. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #3B5597

The triadic colors for #3B5597 are #973B55 and #55973B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #3B5597

These are the darker variations of #3B5597. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #2F4479 and #23335B. This progression shows how #3B5597 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #3B5597

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #6277AC and #8999C1. This progression shows how #3B5597. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #3B5597

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #3B5597. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #3B5597

Companies and brands that incorporate #3B5597 in their visual identity.

#3B5597 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #3B5597. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #3B5597 is a blue with RGB values of 59, 85, 151 and HSL values of 223°, 44%, 41%.

This color tool provides detailed information about #3B5597 including color conversions, color schemes, and accessibility considerations for web and graphic design use.