Color swatch image showing #3B83C9 with RGB(59,131,201) values
Color swatch image showing #3B83C9 with RGB(59,131,201) values

#3B83C9 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #3B83C9 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#3B83C9 Color Information

#3B83C9 RGB value is (59, 131, 201). The hex color red value is 59, green is 131, and blue is 201. Its HSL format shows a hue of 210°, saturation of 57 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 71 percent, 35 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent.

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#3B83C9 Color Meaning

Color #3B83C9 embodies intellectual calm, refined creativity, and approachable sophistication. #3B83C9 medium blue shade encourages clarity, thoughtful planning, and balanced energy. Color #3B83C9 psychologically promotes focus, problem-solving, and steady emotional composure. Culturally, color #3B83C9 signifies trust, educational excellence, and subtle elegance in Western contexts. Eastern traditions link #3B83C9 to clarity, insight, and contemplative calm. Fengshui interprets #3B83C9 shade as supportive of structured energy, harmonious flow, and mental focus in work or learning environments. Spiritually, color #3B83C9 resonates with the Throat Chakra, enhancing communication, reflection, and creative clarity. Designers and artists use #3B83C9 medium tone in interiors, branding, and web design to balance vibrancy with subtle sophistication. Its medium saturation allows versatility across both neutral and colorful palettes.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B83C9 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
#3B83C9
RGB
rgb(59, 131, 201)
HSL
hsl(210°, 57%, 51%)
CMYK
cmyk(71%, 35%, 0%, 21%)
HSV
hsv(210°, 71%, 79%)
XYZ
20.4625 21.3795 58.3065
Yxy
21.3795 0.2043 0.2135
Hunter Lab
46.2380 0.0610 -4.7739
CIE-Lab
53.3623 0.6949 -42.8209

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)
23%
Green131 / 255 (51%)
51%
Blue201 / 255 (79%)
79%

CMYK Values

Cyan71 / 100 (71%)
71%
Magenta35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)21 / 100 (21%)
21%

Color Variations

#3B83C9 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

#3B83C9 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 #3B83C9 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
#3B83C9

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.98:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B83C9 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

#3B83C9

protanopia

#5a5bb8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B83C9;

Text Color

color: #3B83C9;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B83C9;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B83C940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B83C9;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B83C9 0%, #214d78 100%);

#3B83C9 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #3B83C9 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.