#3B8499

#3B8499

Color Values

HEX

#3B8499

RGB

59, 132, 153

HSL

193.4, 44.3%, 41.6%

HSV

193.4, 61.4%, 60.0%

CMYK

61.4%, 13.7%, 0.0%, 40.0%

OKLCH

0.5757 0.0788 219.6

Properties

Color Psychology

True cyan sits at the boundary of blue and green in the visible spectrum, projecting futurism, precision, and digital innovation. It is a primary color in CMYK printing and RGB displays, giving it a distinctly technological identity. Cyan suggests cutting-edge thinking and clear communication.

Design Usage

Medium cyan is a staple in tech branding, cloud computing services, and developer tools. It works well for interactive elements, link hover states, and data visualization highlights. Because cyan is highly saturated, use it as an accent rather than a dominant color to avoid visual strain.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #3B8499;
color: #3B8499;
border-color: #3B8499;
Nearest Tailwind: Cyan 700 #0E7490

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

4.25:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

4.95:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

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