#3B55CF Hex Code
Color Name: Cerulean Blue
What is hex #3B55CF Color?
The color name of hex code #3B55CF is Cerulean Blue. The RGB values are (59, 85, 207) which means it is composed of
17% red, 24% green and 59% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:72 M:59 Y:0 K:19. In the HSV/HSB scale, #3B55CF has a hue of 229°, 71% saturation and a brightness value of 81%.
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 #3B55CF Color Codes
| Color Name | Cerulean Blue |
| RGB Values | (59, 85, 207) |
| CMYK Values | (72%, 59%, 0%, 19%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (229°, 71%, 81%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3366CC |
| Inverse Color | #C4AA30 [Satin Sheen Gold] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2726 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CFB53B [Old Gold] |
| #3B55CF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #757575 |
| Desaturated | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #585858 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #9A9A9A |
Hex #3B55CF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #3B55CF is #CFB53B which is called Old Gold. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #3B55CF color is offered by #CFB53B. 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 #3B55CF are #6B3BCF and #3B9FCF, called Iris and Celestial Blue, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #3B55CF 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 #3B55CF are #CF6B3B (Medium Vermilion) and #9FCF3B (Android Green). 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
#3B55CF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CF3B55 (Brick Red) and #55CF3B (Apple) along with #3B55CF, 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 #3B55CF has #CF3B55 (Brick Red), #CFB53B (Old Gold) and #3BCFB5 (Eucalyptus). 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 #3B55CF contains #CF3B9F (Pink (Pantone)), #CFB53B (Old Gold) and #3BCF6B (UFO Green). 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 #3B55CF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #3B55CF 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 3B55CF Color
Tints
6277D9- 7688DD
- 8999E2
- 9DAAE7
- B1BBEC
- C4CCF1
- D8DDF5
- EBEEFA
Tones
- 495EBF
- 5062B7
- 5766AF
- 5E6BA8
- 646FA0
- 6B7398
- 727790
- 797C88
Shades
- 2F44A6
- 293C91
- 23337C
- 1E2B68
- 182253
- 121A3E
- 0C1129
- 060915
#3B55CF Color Patterns
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#3B55CF Honeycomb Pattern
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#3B55CF Houndstooth Pattern
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#3B55CF Plaid Pattern
#3B55CF Color Interior Ideas
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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.
