Color swatch image showing Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) with RGB(59,131,189) values

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) Color Information

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) RGB value is (59, 131, 189). The hex color red value is 59, green is 131, and blue is 189. Its HSL format shows a hue of 207°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 69 percent, 31 percent, 0 percent, 26 percent.

Light Blue (#3B83BD)
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Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) Color Meaning

Light Blue (#3B83BD) conveys calm clarity, reliable focus, and serene depth. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and gentle waters. Psychologically, Light Blue (#3B83BD) enhances concentration, mental clarity, and emotional stability. In design, Light Blue (#3B83BD) works well in professional, educational, or serene palettes, providing a trusted and visually pleasing accent. Symbolically, it embodies calmness, loyalty, and structured thought. Spiritually, Light Blue (#3B83BD) encourages reflection, tranquility, and clear perception. Across cultures, it is associated with clarity, wisdom, and peaceful environments.

Color Conversion

Convert Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) 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
#3B83BD
RGB
rgb(59, 131, 189)
HSL
hsl(207°, 52%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(69%, 31%, 0%, 26%)
HSV
hsv(207°, 69%, 74%)
XYZ
19.1052 20.8365 51.1590
Yxy
20.8365 0.2097 0.2287
Hunter Lab
45.6470 -0.2968 -3.8308
CIE-Lab
52.7701 -3.5306 -36.9142

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue189 / 255 (74%)
74%

CMYK Values

Cyan69 / 100 (69%)
69%
Magenta31 / 100 (31%)
31%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)26 / 100 (26%)
26%

Color Variations

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) 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

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) 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 Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) 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.

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#3B83BD

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B83BD 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

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD)

protanopia

#5a5baf

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B83BD;

Text Color

color: #3B83BD;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B83BD;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B83BD40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B83BD;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B83BD 0%, #234e70 100%);

Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about Light Blue (#3B83BD) (#3B83BD) color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.