#37B9EC Hex Code
Color Name: Picton Blue
What is hex #37B9EC Color?
The color name of hex code #37B9EC is Picton Blue. The RGB values are (55, 185, 236) which means it is composed of
12% red, 39% green and 50% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:77 M:22 Y:0 K:8. In the HSV/HSB scale, #37B9EC has a hue of 197°, 77% saturation and a brightness value of 93%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #37B9EC Color Codes
| Color Name | Picton Blue |
| RGB Values | (55, 185, 236) |
| CMYK Values | (77%, 22%, 0%, 8%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (197°, 77%, 93%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #33CCFF |
| Inverse Color | #C84613 [Sinopia] |
| Closest Pantone® | 298 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #EC6A37 [Deep Carrot Orange] |
| #37B9EC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #9F9F9F |
| Desaturated | #929292 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #989898 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #A1A1A1 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #C9C9C9 |
Hex #37B9EC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #37B9EC is #EC6A37 which is called Deep Carrot Orange. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #37B9EC color is offered by #EC6A37. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #37B9EC are #375FEC and #37ECC5, called Ultramarine Blue and Turquoise, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #37B9EC with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #37B9EC are #EC375F (Paradise Pink) and #ECC537 (Saffron). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#37B9EC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EC37B9 (Frostbite) and #B9EC37 (Green Lizard) along with #37B9EC, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #37B9EC has #EC37B9 (Frostbite), #EC6A37 (Deep Carrot Orange) and #37EC6A (UFO Green). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #37B9EC contains #C537EC (Steel Pink), #EC6A37 (Deep Carrot Orange) and #5EEC37 (Spring Frost). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #37B9EC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #37B9EC rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 37B9EC Color
Tints
5FC7F0- 73CEF2
- 87D5F4
- 9BDCF6
- AFE3F7
- C3EAF9
- D7F1FB
- EBF8FD
Tones
- 46AED6
- 4DA8CC
- 54A2C1
- 5C9DB6
- 6397AB
- 6A91A0
- 718B96
- 79868B
Shades
- 2C94BD
- 2782A5
- 216F8E
- 1C5D76
- 164A5E
- 113847
- 0B252F
- 061318
#37B9EC Color Patterns
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#37B9EC Gingham Checks
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#37B9EC Honeycomb Pattern
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#37B9EC Houndstooth Pattern
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#37B9EC Trellis Pattern
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#37B9EC Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
