#3B83BB Color Meaning and Information

#3B83BB Color Information

#3B83BB RGB value is (59, 131, 187). The hex color red value is 59, green is 131, and blue is 187. Its HSL format shows a hue of 206°, saturation of 52 percent, and lightness of 48 percent. The CMYK process values are 68 percent, 30 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent.

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#3B83BB Color Meaning

Color #3B83BB conveys calm clarity, reliable focus, and serene depth. Its medium blue tone evokes clear skies and gentle waters. Psychologically, Light Blue (#3B83BB) enhances concentration, mental clarity, and emotional stability. In design, Light Blue (#3B83BB) works well in professional, educational, or serene palettes, providing a trusted and visually pleasing accent. Symbolically, #3B83BB embodies calmness, loyalty, and structured thought. Spiritually, Light Blue (#3B83BB) encourages reflection, tranquility, and clear perception. Across cultures, #3B83BB is associated with clarity, wisdom, and peaceful environments.

Color Conversion

Convert #3B83BB 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

#3B83BB

RGB

rgb(59, 131, 187)

HSL

hsl(206°, 52%, 48%)

CMYK

cmyk(68%, 30%, 0%, 27%)

HSV

hsv(206°, 68%, 73%)

XYZ

18.8896 20.7503 50.0233

Yxy

20.7503 0.2107 0.2314

Hunter Lab

45.5525 -0.3528 -3.6830

CIE-Lab

52.6751 -4.2272 -35.9189

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red59 / 255 (23%)

23%

Green131 / 255 (51%)

51%

Blue187 / 255 (73%)

73%

CMYK Values

Cyan68 / 100 (68%)

68%

Magenta30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Color Variations

#3B83BB 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

#3B83BB 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 #3B83BB 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#3B83BB

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.08:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.08:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.08:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #3B83BB 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

#3B83BB

protanopia

#5a5bad

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #3B83BB;

Text Color

color: #3B83BB;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #3B83BB;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #3B83BB40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #3B83BB;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B83BB 0%, #234e6e 100%);

Related Colors

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