# #3babbd color: Explore Blue

#3babbd is rgb(59, 171, 189) in RGB and oklch(68.62% 0.10155 210.249) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/3babbd

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #3babbd |
| RGB | rgb(59, 171, 189) |
| HSL | hsl(188.31, 52.42%, 48.63%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(188.31 68.78% 74.12%) |
| HWB | hwb(188.31 23.14% 25.88%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(69% 10% 0% 26%) |
| Lab | lab(64.36 -28.12 -19.02) |
| LCH | lch(64.36 33.95 214.07) |
| OKLab | oklab(68.62% -0.08772 -0.05116) |
| OKLCH | oklch(68.62% 0.10155 210.249) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.3628 0.66155 0.73111) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.41337 0.6147 0.69984) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.41856 0.66466 0.73277) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.44106 0.57933 0.67209) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.04374 0.40724 0.50888) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.2555 0.33728 0.53309) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.24873 0.33252 0.40354) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.231, green: 0.671, blue: 0.741) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.231, green: 0.671, blue: 0.741, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF3BABBD) |
| Android XML | #3BABBD |

## Facts

- Closest name: Explore Blue
- Hue family: Cyan, bright cyan
- Closest Tailwind class: cyan-500
- Gamut: Inside sRGB: displays the same on any screen.
- Contrast with white: 2.71:1
- Contrast with black: 7.75:1

## Tints

#3babbd, #56b3c4, #6cbcca, #80c4d1, #93cdd7, #a6d5de, #b8dee5, #cae6eb, #dceef2, #edf7f8

## Shades

#3babbd, #3294a4, #297e8c, #216874, #19545d, #114047, #092d33, #041b1f, #010b0d, #000102

## Tones

#3babbd, #4baaba, #58a8b6, #63a6b3, #6ca5af, #75a3ac, #7ea1a8, #85a0a5, #8c9ea1, #939c9e

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #3babbd, #d18274
- Split: #3babbd, #ce7f97, #c88b57
- Analogous: #3babbd, #43af9d, #5ba2d3
- Triadic: #3babbd, #be83b8, #b2974b
- Tetradic: #3babbd, #8297d9, #d18274, #b2974b
- Square: #3babbd, #a48cd0, #d18274, #92a459
- Monochromatic: #3babbd, #006272, #008697, #67d2e4, #8ffaff

## Questions about #3babbd

### What color is #3babbd?

#3babbd is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(59, 171, 189), in HSL hsl(188.31, 52.42%, 48.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(68.62% 0.10155 210.249).

### What colors go well with #3babbd?

The complementary color of #3babbd is #d18274. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #43af9d and #5ba2d3. The triadic partners are #be83b8 and #b2974b.

### Is white or black text more readable on #3babbd?

Black text reads better on #3babbd: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 and black gives 7.75:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #3babbd a warm or cool color?

#3babbd is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 210 degrees, its lightness 68.6% and its chroma 0.102.