Color swatch image showing #3399F4 with RGB(51,153,244) values

#3399F4 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3399F4 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3399F4 Color Information

#3399F4 RGB value is (51, 153, 244). The hex color red value is 51, green is 153, and blue is 244. Its HSL format shows a hue of 208°, saturation of 90 percent, and lightness of 58 percent. The CMYK process values are 79 percent, 37 percent, 0 percent, 4 percent.

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#3399F4 Color Meaning

Color #3399F4 conveys vibrant clarity, attentive focus, and reflective calm. In color psychology, #3399F4 fosters mental alertness, emotional steadiness, and deliberate engagement. Across cultures and history, color #3399F4 has been applied in art, design, and decorative textiles, representing inspiration, trust, and visual harmony. From a spiritual perspective, color #3399F4 embodies mindful awareness, thoughtful observation, and balanced energy. #3399F4 supports reflective engagement and purposeful action.

Color Conversion

Convert #3399F4 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#3399F4
RGB
rgb(51, 153, 244)
HSL
hsl(208°, 90%, 58%)
CMYK
cmyk(79%, 37%, 0%, 4%)
HSV
hsv(208°, 79%, 96%)
XYZ
29.0856 30.0179 89.8490
Yxy
30.0179 0.1953 0.2015
Hunter Lab
54.7886 0.2824 -9.2317
CIE-Lab
61.6697 2.1548 -53.6788

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red51 / 255 (20%)
20%
Green153 / 255 (60%)
60%
Blue244 / 255 (96%)
96%

CMYK Values

Cyan79 / 100 (79%)
79%
Magenta37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)4 / 100 (4%)

Color Variations

#3399F4 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#3399F4 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #3399F4 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#3399F4

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.00:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3399F4 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#3399F4

protanopia

#5f60de

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3399F4;

Text Color

color: #3399F4;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3399F4;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3399F440;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3399F4;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3399F4 0%, #095ca4 100%);

#3399F4 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3399F4 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.