Magical Merlin color: hex code #3D8ED0
Magical Merlin has the hex code #3D8ED0. It is a moderate azure.
In the RGB color model it is made of 23.9% red, 55.7% green and 81.6% blue (61, 142, 208).
Its hue angle is 207°, with 61% saturation and 53% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 71% cyan, 32% magenta, 0% yellow and 18% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.98:1).
Magical Merlin (#3D8ED0) color codes
| HEX | #3D8ED0 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(61, 142, 208) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(23.9%, 55.7%, 81.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(207, 61%, 53%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(207, 71%, 82%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(71%, 32%, 0%, 18%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(56.97, -3.04, -41.08) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(56.97, 41.19, 265.77) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(22.978, 24.89, 63.255) | |
| Decimal | 4034256 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Magical Merlin, 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 #3D8ED0 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.98:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #3D8ED0 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.98:1 | 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 #3D8ED0 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#7090d3Protanopia
no red cones#5c82cfDeuteranopia
no green cones#009ea6Tritanopia
no blue cones#898989Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #3d8ed0; }
.text { color: #3d8ed0; }
.border { border: 2px solid #3d8ed0; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(61 142 208 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #3d8ed0, #3d45d0); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Dodger Blue.
See #3D8ED0 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #3D8ED0?
- #3D8ED0 is a moderate azure known as Magical Merlin. It belongs to the blue family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Magical Merlin?
- The RGB value is 61, 142, 208: 61 red, 142 green and 208 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Magical Merlin?
- The complementary color is #D07F3D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #3D8ED0?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.98:1 and white text 3.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.