King Triton color: hex code #3C85BE
King Triton has the hex code #3C85BE. It is a moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.5% red, 52.2% green and 74.5% blue (60, 133, 190).
Its hue angle is 206°, with 52% saturation and 49% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 68% cyan, 30% magenta, 0% yellow and 25% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.29:1).
King Triton (#3C85BE) color codes
| HEX | #3C85BE | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(60, 133, 190) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.5%, 52.2%, 74.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(206, 52%, 49%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(206, 68%, 75%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(68%, 30%, 0%, 25%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(53.44, -4.2, -36.42) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(53.44, 36.66, 263.42) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(19.542, 21.451, 51.816) | |
| Decimal | 3966398 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with King Triton, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #3C85BE | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.29:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3C85BE as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.97:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.29:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #3C85BE looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6b87c1Protanopia
no red cones#5a7abdDeuteranopia
no green cones#009399Tritanopia
no blue cones#808080Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3c85be; }
.text { color: #3c85be; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3c85be; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(60 133 190 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3c85be, #3c44be); }Similar colors
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See #3C85BE on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #3C85BE?
- #3C85BE is a moderate azure known as King Triton. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of King Triton?
- The RGB value is 60, 133, 190: 60 red, 133 green and 190 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of King Triton?
- The complementary color is #BE753C, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3C85BE?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.29:1 and white text 3.97:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.