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#3BACED Color — #3BACED

Complete color reference for #3BACED: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#3BACED
RGBrgb(59, 172, 237)
HSLhsl(202, 83%, 58%)
HSVhsv(202, 75%, 93%)
CMYKC:75% M:27% Y:0% K:7%
CSS Color#3BACED
Decimal3910893
Luminance0.3655

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#3BACED on White
Ratio: 2.53:1 — Fail
#3BACED on Black
Ratio: 8.31:1 — AAA
White on #3BACED
Ratio: 2.53:1 — Fail
Black on #3BACED
Ratio: 8.31:1 — AAA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F5FBFE
100#E2F3FC
200#C4E6FA
300#A7DAF7
400#80C9F3
500#3BACED
600#2F8ABE
700#23678E
800#18455F
900#0F2B3B

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

Color Harmonies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #3BACED?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(59, 172, 237). The red channel is 59, green is 172, and blue is 237 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #3BACED?

The HSL value is hsl(202, 83%, 58%). Hue is 202°, saturation is 83%, and lightness is 58%.

Does #3BACED meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #3BACED achieves a 2.53:1 contrast ratio (Fail). On a black background it achieves 8.31:1 (AAA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #3BACED?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #3BACED is #ED7C3B.