# #3da8bb color: Explore Blue

#3da8bb is rgb(61, 168, 187) in RGB and oklch(67.867% 0.09917 211.588) in OKLCH. Every other format, shade and contrast value is below.

Source: https://pickshade.com/color/3da8bb

## Formats

| Format | Value |
| --- | --- |
| HEX | #3da8bb |
| RGB | rgb(61, 168, 187) |
| HSL | hsl(189.05, 50.81%, 48.63%) |
| HSB / HSV | hsv(189.05 67.38% 73.33%) |
| HWB | hwb(189.05 23.92% 26.67%) |
| CMYK | cmyk(67% 10% 0% 27%) |
| Lab | lab(63.44 -26.93 -19.29) |
| LCH | lch(63.44 33.13 215.61) |
| OKLab | oklab(67.867% -0.08447 -0.05194) |
| OKLCH | oklch(67.867% 0.09917 211.588) |
| Display P3 | color(display-p3 0.3622 0.65005 0.72311) |
| Rec. 2020 | color(rec2020 0.40852 0.60255 0.69099) |
| Adobe RGB | color(a98-rgb 0.41549 0.6529 0.72473) |
| ProPhoto RGB | color(prophoto-rgb 0.43536 0.56743 0.66278) |
| Linear sRGB | color(srgb-linear 0.04667 0.39157 0.49693) |
| XYZ D65 | color(xyz-d65 0.24895 0.32584 0.51993) |
| XYZ D50 | color(xyz-d50 0.24226 0.32122 0.39352) |
| SwiftUI | Color(red: 0.239, green: 0.659, blue: 0.733) |
| UIKit | UIColor(red: 0.239, green: 0.659, blue: 0.733, alpha: 1) |
| Flutter / Compose | Color(0xFF3DA8BB) |
| Android XML | #3DA8BB |

## 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: 2.79:1
- Contrast with black: 7.52:1

## Tints

#3da8bb, #56b1c2, #6cb9c9, #80c2cf, #93cbd6, #a6d4dd, #b8dce4, #cae5eb, #dceef1, #edf6f8

## Shades

#3da8bb, #3492a2, #2b7c8a, #226773, #1a525c, #123f46, #0a2c32, #041a1f, #010a0d, #000102

## Tones

#3da8bb, #4ca7b8, #58a5b4, #62a4b1, #6ca2ad, #74a1aa, #7c9fa6, #849da2, #8b9b9f, #919a9b

## Harmonies

- Complementary: #3da8bb, #ce8071
- Split: #3da8bb, #cb7d93, #c48955
- Analogous: #3da8bb, #43ac9c, #5c9fd0
- Triadic: #3da8bb, #bc81b4, #ae964b
- Tetradic: #3da8bb, #8294d5, #ce8071, #ae964b
- Square: #3da8bb, #a389cb, #ce8071, #8ea25a
- Monochromatic: #3da8bb, #005f70, #008395, #68cee2, #90f6ff

## Questions about #3da8bb

### What color is #3da8bb?

#3da8bb is bright cyan. The closest named color is Explore Blue. In RGB it is rgb(61, 168, 187), in HSL hsl(189.05, 50.81%, 48.63%) and in OKLCH oklch(67.867% 0.09917 211.588).

### What colors go well with #3da8bb?

The complementary color of #3da8bb is #ce8071. For a calmer combination use the analogous colors #43ac9c and #5c9fd0. The triadic partners are #bc81b4 and #ae964b.

### Is white or black text more readable on #3da8bb?

Black text reads better on #3da8bb: white gives a contrast ratio of 2.79:1 and black gives 7.52:1. WCAG AA asks for at least 4.5:1 for body text.

### Is #3da8bb a warm or cool color?

#3da8bb is a cool color. In OKLCH its hue is 212 degrees, its lightness 67.9% and its chroma 0.099.