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HEX 3B87BD - #3B87BD, RGB(59,135,189) Color


Color Name: Green Blue*
Hex Color Code: #3B87BD
RGB Color Code: RGB(59, 135, 189)
CMYK Values*: 68.8%, 28.6%, 0.0%, 25.9%



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What color is 3B87BD?

The RGB color code for color number #3B87BD is RGB(59, 135, 189). In the RGB color model, #3B87BD has a red value of 59, a green value of 135, and a blue value of 189. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 68.8% cyan, 28.6% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 25.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 204.9° (degrees), 52.4 % saturation, and 48.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3B87BD has a hue of 204.9° (degrees), 68.8 % saturation and 74.1 % brightness/value.



Color 3B87BD is cool or warm?

Color 3B87BD is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3B87BD? (For interior and product design)

3B87BD has an LRV of nearly 22. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



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#3B87BD

Light Color


Compare LRV 22 of #3B87BD with dark and light Color




Is #3B87BD Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3B87BD meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #3B87BD color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(59, 135, 189)
Red
59 (23.1%)
Green
135 (52.9%)
Blue
189 (74.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
68.78%
Magenta
28.57%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
25.88%

HSL

HSL(204.92deg, 52.4 %, 48.6 %)

Hue
204.92°
Saturation
52.42 %.
Lightness
48.63 %.

RYB

RYB(37, 63, 131)
Red
37 (14.7%)
Yellow
63 (24.7%)
Blue
131 (51.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
204.92°
Saturation
68.78 %.
Brightness / Value
74.12 %.

HWB

H: 204.92°

W: 23.14 %

B: 25.88 %

XYZ

X : 19.65

Y : 21.93

Z : 51.34

YXY

Y1 : 21.93

X : 0.21

Y2 : 0.24

CMY

C : 76.86%

M : 47.06%

Y : 25.88%


LRV

~ 21.9 %

Munsell Color System

0.5PB 5.2/8

CIE-Lab

L : 53.95

A : -5.86

B : -35.06

CIE-Lch

L : 53.95

C : 35.54

H : 260.5

CIE-Luv

L : 53.95

U : -29.07

V : -53.06

Hunter-Lab

L : 46.83

A : -7.05

B : -32.22






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3B87BD

Here are the colors similar to 3B87BD. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.

#2887C8
Green Blue
ΔE - 1.56 (98.4% similar)
#4682B4
Steel Blue
ΔE - 2.44 (97.6% similar)
#0087BD
Blue (NCS)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
#0892D0
Rich Electric Blue
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3B87BD.

#0085CA
PANTONE Process Blue C
ΔE - 2.52 (97.5% similar)
#0088CE
PANTONE Medium Blue C
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#3E87CB
PANTONE 2143 C
ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
#008BCE
PANTONE 2394 C
ΔE - 2.93 (97.1% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3B87BD.


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3B87BD.


RAL Classic

RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 3B87BD.

#007CB0
RAL 5015 - Sky Blue
ΔE - 5.55 (94.5% similar)
#0089B6
RAL 5012 - Light Blue
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3B87BD.

#3876AB
BS 20-E-53 - Blue
ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)

Similar colors from Brand, Business, School, Organization, Sports, Flag

#2287B9
Adobe Photoshop Blue
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)



Paint color for Hex #3B87BD

Here are the paint colors similar to 3B87BD. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to Dunn-Edwards

#3D87BB
Walker Lake (DE 5858)
ΔE - 0.33 (99.7% similar)
#5588AB
Blueberry Muffin (DE 5851)
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)
#4A87CB
Safe Harbor (DE 5865)
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#3194CE
Splish Splash (DE 5844)
ΔE - 4.71 (95.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to PPG Paints

#3C85BE
King Triton (PPG1242-5)
ΔE - 1.09 (98.9% similar)
#1C8AC9
Newport Blue (PPG1240-6)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#4F84AF
Ship's Harbor (PPG1161-5)
ΔE - 2.84 (97.2% similar)
#1E80C7
Electric Blue (PPG1241-6)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.8% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to Valspar

#498BB8
Blueberry Festival (V072-5)
ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)
#3780B9
Pat-a-Pep (8001-43F)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#5287B9
Picasso (8001-44E)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#4491C8
Someday (4006-10B)
ΔE - 3.53 (96.5% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to Behr

#4E89BE
Boat House (P520-5)
ΔE - 2.55 (97.5% similar)
#267EBC
Brilliant Blue (P510-6)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#008BC4
Celebration Blue (MQ4-57)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
#588BB4
Alpha Blue (M520-5)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to Farrow & Ball

#4280B8
Pea Flower Tea (CB12)
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
#6A8FB2
Cook's Blue (237)
ΔE - 6.75 (93.3% similar)
#7C8E96
Selvedge (306)
ΔE - 14.71 (85.3% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 15.51 (84.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to Benjamin Moore

#4580A8
Finley Blue (CW-620)
ΔE - 3.67 (96.3% similar)
#5E8FB6
Lazy Sunday (803)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#4A93BE
Sailor's Sea Blue (2063-40)
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#1C94D0
Utah Sky (2065-40)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3B87BD similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3B87BD to Sherwin Williams

#0192C6
Dynamic Blue (SW 6958)
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#6487B0
Perfect Periwinkle (SW 9065)
ΔE - 6.40 (93.6% similar)
#017CA7
Blue Plate (SW 6796)
ΔE - 7.06 (92.9% similar)
#2377A2
Danube (SW 6803)
ΔE - 7.23 (92.8% similar)







Color Combinations


#3B87BD color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



3B87BD
Green Blue*

BD713B
Copper*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #3B87BD?

Color that best contrast with #3B87BD is #BD713B, color name is Copper*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #3B87BD?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3B87BD is #BD713B, color name is Copper*.





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