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HEX 3C9F8B - #3C9F8B, RGB(60,159,139) Color


Color Name: Persian Green*
Hex Color Code: #3C9F8B
RGB Color Code: RGB(60, 159, 139)
CMYK Values*: 62.3%, 0.0%, 12.6%, 37.6%



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What color is 3C9F8B?

The RGB color code for color number #3C9F8B is RGB(60, 159, 139). In the RGB color model, #3C9F8B has a red value of 60, a green value of 159, and a blue value of 139. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 62.3% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 12.6% yellow, and 37.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 167.9° (degrees), 45.2 % saturation, and 42.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #3C9F8B has a hue of 167.9° (degrees), 62.3 % saturation and 62.4 % brightness/value.



Color 3C9F8B is cool or warm?

Color 3C9F8B is a cool color.



What is the LRV of #3C9F8B? (For interior and product design)

3C9F8B has an LRV of nearly 28. By LRV value, it is a medium 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.



Dark Color

#3C9F8B

Light Color


Compare LRV 28 of #3C9F8B with dark and light Color




Is #3C9F8B Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 3C9F8B 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 #3C9F8B color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(60, 159, 139)
Red
60 (23.5%)
Green
159 (62.4%)
Blue
139 (54.5%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
62.26%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
12.58%
Key
37.65%

HSL

HSL(167.88deg, 45.2 %, 42.9 %)

Hue
167.88°
Saturation
45.21 %.
Lightness
42.94 %.

RYB

RYB(47, 109, 120)
Red
47 (18.6%)
Yellow
109 (42.8%)
Blue
120 (47.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
167.88°
Saturation
62.26 %.
Brightness / Value
62.35 %.

HWB

H: 167.88°

W: 23.53 %

B: 37.65 %

XYZ

X : 18.92

Y : 27.62

Z : 28.76

YXY

Y1 : 27.62

X : 0.25

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 76.47%

M : 37.65%

Y : 45.49%


LRV

~ 27.6 %

Munsell Color System

9.4G 5.8/7

CIE-Lab

L : 59.54

A : -33.67

B : 1.93

CIE-Lch

L : 59.54

C : 33.73

H : 176.73

CIE-Luv

L : 59.54

U : -40.37

V : 7.87

Hunter-Lab

L : 52.56

A : -27.71

B : 4.34






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #3C9F8B

Here are the colors similar to 3C9F8B. 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.

#00A693
Persian Green
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)
#5DA493
Polished Pine
ΔE - 4.03 (96.0% similar)
#00A59C
Blue Green (Munsell)
ΔE - 5.21 (94.8% similar)
#3AB09E
Keppel
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 3C9F8B.


Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 3C9F8B.


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 3C9F8B.

#309B8A
PANTONE 2456 C
ΔE - 1.87 (98.1% similar)
#009D85
PANTONE 2402 C
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#58A291
PANTONE 2241 C
ΔE - 3.28 (96.7% similar)
#34A798
PANTONE 2401 C
ΔE - 3.31 (96.7% similar)

British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 3C9F8B.

#559587
BS 18-D-43 - Dresden Blue
ΔE - 4.80 (95.2% similar)
#03978E
BS 18-E-51 - Mermaid
ΔE - 5.40 (94.6% similar)
#5DA07A
BS 16-E-53 - Seafarer
ΔE - 7.51 (92.5% similar)


Paint color for Hex #3C9F8B

Here are the paint colors similar to 3C9F8B. 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.


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to Sherwin Williams

#53A38F
Jargon Jade (SW 6753)
ΔE - 2.64 (97.4% similar)
#61A89D
Rivulet (SW 6760)
ΔE - 5.92 (94.1% similar)
#019187
Nifty Turquoise (SW 6941)
ΔE - 6.41 (93.6% similar)
#3B8C80
Thermal Spring (SW 6761)
ΔE - 6.70 (93.3% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to PPG Paints

#46A795
Jewel Weed (PPG1230-5)
ΔE - 2.77 (97.2% similar)
#599C89
Derby Green (PPG1140-5)
ΔE - 3.57 (96.4% similar)
#00A483
Congo Green (PPG1229-6)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#2B9890
Azure Tide (PPG1231-6)
ΔE - 5.02 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to Benjamin Moore

#21A68C
Albuquerque Teal (607)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#56A392
Captivating Teal (649)
ΔE - 3.14 (96.9% similar)
#009A7F
Cayman Lagoon (2046-30)
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to Behr

#349581
Esmeralda (P440-6)
ΔE - 3.33 (96.7% similar)
#009B8E
Tropics (P450-6)
ΔE - 3.91 (96.1% similar)
#03A598
Tropical Sea (HDC-MD-22)
ΔE - 4.12 (95.9% similar)
#00998C
Plumage (MQ4-19)
ΔE - 4.17 (95.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to Dunn-Edwards

#4F9785
Crisp Lettuce (DE 5705)
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#4FA183
Inspiration Peak (DE 5691)
ΔE - 4.09 (95.9% similar)
#009D7D
Tropical Kelp (DE 5698)
ΔE - 4.64 (95.4% similar)
#5DA99F
Dragon Bay (DE 5725)
ΔE - 5.99 (94.0% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to Valspar

#01A298
Laguna Green (5007-10B)
ΔE - 4.63 (95.4% similar)
#619B87
Harmony in Green (V063-4)
ΔE - 5.01 (95.0% similar)
#629C80
Salamander (6001-8B)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 3C9F8B similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #3C9F8B to Farrow & Ball

#83B49D
Arsenic (214)
ΔE - 10.75 (89.3% similar)
#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 14.86 (85.1% similar)
#57A7B9
Lobster (CB7)
ΔE - 16.12 (83.9% similar)
#96AFAC
Dix Blue (82)
ΔE - 16.32 (83.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#3C9F8B 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



3C9F8B
Persian Green*

9F3C50
Light Burgundy*


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 #3C9F8B?

Color that best contrast with #3C9F8B is #9F3C50, color name is Light Burgundy*
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 #3C9F8B?

Complementary or Opposite color for #3C9F8B is #9F3C50, color name is Light Burgundy*.





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