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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone RGB 3 173 172 it is the complementary color RGB 252 82 83. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color RGB 3 173 172. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 8 173 167, RGB 25 191 186, RGB 42 209 205, RGB 59 227 224 and RGB 76 245 243

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color RGB 3 173 172. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 173 172, RGB 0 155 153, RGB 0 137 134, RGB 0 119 115 and RGB 0 101 96

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 176 175, RGB 3 176 128, RGB 3 176 81, RGB 3 176 35 and RGB 17 176 3

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 176 175, RGB 3 130 176, RGB 3 83 176, RGB 3 37 176 and RGB 3 3 176

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The RGB 3 173 172 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 3 176 175

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 176 175, RGB 17 161 161, RGB 32 147 146, RGB 46 133 132 and RGB 60 118 118

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 176 81, RGB 3 176 127, RGB 3 176 173, RGB 3 133 176 and RGB 3 86 176

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 1 95 94, RGB 2 135 134, RGB 3 176 175, RGB 3 216 215 and RGB 10 251 250

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 173 172, RGB 34 3 176 and RGB 176 104 3

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 173 172, RGB 173 3 176 and RGB 176 173 3

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 173 172, RGB 34 3 176, RGB 176 3 6 and RGB 144 176 3

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the RGB 3 173 172 shade: RGB 3 173 172, RGB 86 3 176, RGB 176 3 6 and RGB 92 176 3

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

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Primary color

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 32

HEX #03ADAC

RGB 3 173 172

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.07, -36.15, -10.03

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 67 / 67 / 1

HEX #FC5253

RGB 252 82 83

HSL 359.65, 0.97%, 0.65%

LAB 59.3, 64.32, 36.38

 

CMYK 95 / 0 / 3 / 32

HEX #08ADA7

RGB 8 173 167

HSL 177.82, 0.91%, 0.35%

LAB 63.94, -37.49, -7.43

 

CMYK 87 / 0 / 3 / 25

HEX #19BFBA

RGB 25 191 186

HSL 178.19, 0.77%, 0.42%

LAB 70.19, -39.21, -8.63

 

CMYK 80 / 0 / 2 / 18

HEX #2AD1CD

RGB 42 209 205

HSL 178.56, 0.67%, 0.49%

LAB 76.38, -40.56, -9.71

 

CMYK 74 / 0 / 1 / 11

HEX #3BE3E0

RGB 59 227 224

HSL 178.93, 0.75%, 0.56%

LAB 82.51, -41.6, -10.69

 

CMYK 69 / 0 / 1 / 4

HEX #4CF5F3

RGB 76 245 243

HSL 179.29, 0.89%, 0.63%

LAB 88.6, -42.41, -11.58

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 32

HEX #03ADAC

RGB 3 173 172

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.07, -36.15, -10.03

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 1 / 39

HEX #009B99

RGB 0 155 153

HSL 179.23, 1%, 0.3%

LAB 57.79, -33.78, -8.7

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 2 / 46

HEX #008986

RGB 0 137 134

HSL 178.69, 1%, 0.27%

LAB 51.4, -31.25, -7.31

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 3 / 53

HEX #007773

RGB 0 119 115

HSL 177.98, 1%, 0.23%

LAB 44.85, -28.68, -5.86

 

CMYK 100 / 0 / 5 / 60

HEX #006560

RGB 0 101 96

HSL 177.03, 1%, 0.2%

LAB 38.11, -26.04, -4.34

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 31

HEX #03B0AF

RGB 3 176 175

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 65.09, -36.61, -10.17

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 27 / 31

HEX #03B080

RGB 3 176 128

HSL 163.35, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 63.86, -49.53, 14.1

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 54 / 31

HEX #03B051

RGB 3 176 81

HSL 147.05, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 63.06, -58.82, 37.84

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 80 / 31

HEX #03B023

RGB 3 176 35

HSL 131.1, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 62.67, -63.78, 56.39

 

CMYK 90 / 0 / 98 / 31

HEX #11B003

RGB 17 176 3

HSL 115.14, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 62.66, -64.27, 62.72

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 31

HEX #03B0AF

RGB 3 176 175

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 65.09, -36.61, -10.17

 

CMYK 98 / 26 / 0 / 31

HEX #0382B0

RGB 3 130 176

HSL 195.95, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 50.83, -12.79, -32.57

 

CMYK 98 / 53 / 0 / 31

HEX #0353B0

RGB 3 83 176

HSL 212.25, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 36.63, 16.56, -55.19

 

CMYK 98 / 79 / 0 / 31

HEX #0325B0

RGB 3 37 176

HSL 228.21, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 25.19, 46.37, -73.98

 

CMYK 98 / 98 / 0 / 31

HEX #0303B0

RGB 3 3 176

HSL 240, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 20.9, 59.21, -81.13

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 31

HEX #03B0AF

RGB 3 176 175

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 65.09, -36.61, -10.17

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 31

HEX #03B0AF

RGB 3 176 175

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 65.09, -36.61, -10.17

 

CMYK 89 / 0 / 0 / 37

HEX #11A1A1

RGB 17 161 161

HSL 180, 0.81%, 0.35%

LAB 60.05, -33.38, -9.85

 

CMYK 78 / 0 / 1 / 42

HEX #209392

RGB 32 147 146

HSL 179.48, 0.64%, 0.35%

LAB 55.33, -30.13, -8.35

 

CMYK 65 / 0 / 1 / 48

HEX #2E8584

RGB 46 133 132

HSL 179.31, 0.49%, 0.35%

LAB 50.71, -25.53, -7.09

 

CMYK 49 / 0 / 0 / 54

HEX #3C7676

RGB 60 118 118

HSL 180, 0.33%, 0.35%

LAB 45.94, -18.89, -5.87

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 54 / 31

HEX #03B051

RGB 3 176 81

HSL 147.05, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 63.06, -58.82, 37.84

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 28 / 31

HEX #03B07F

RGB 3 176 127

HSL 163.01, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 63.84, -49.77, 14.61

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 2 / 31

HEX #03B0AD

RGB 3 176 173

HSL 178.96, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 65.03, -37.22, -9.15

 

CMYK 98 / 24 / 0 / 31

HEX #0385B0

RGB 3 133 176

HSL 194.91, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 51.76, -14.48, -31.11

 

CMYK 98 / 51 / 0 / 31

HEX #0356B0

RGB 3 86 176

HSL 211.21, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 37.5, 14.55, -53.78

 

CMYK 99 / 0 / 1 / 63

HEX #015F5E

RGB 1 95 94

HSL 179.36, 0.98%, 0.19%

LAB 35.98, -23.6, -6.27

 

CMYK 99 / 0 / 1 / 47

HEX #028786

RGB 2 135 134

HSL 179.55, 0.97%, 0.27%

LAB 50.76, -30.19, -8.25

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 31

HEX #03B0AF

RGB 3 176 175

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 65.09, -36.61, -10.17

 

CMYK 99 / 0 / 0 / 15

HEX #03D8D7

RGB 3 216 215

HSL 179.72, 0.97%, 0.43%

LAB 78.48, -42.64, -11.96

 

CMYK 96 / 0 / 0 / 2

HEX #0AFBFA

RGB 10 251 250

HSL 179.75, 0.97%, 0.51%

LAB 89.84, -47.59, -13.45

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 32

HEX #03ADAC

RGB 3 173 172

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.07, -36.15, -10.03

 

CMYK 81 / 98 / 0 / 31

HEX #2203B0

RGB 34 3 176

HSL 250.75, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 22.09, 59.68, -79.12

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 98 / 31

HEX #B06803

RGB 176 104 3

HSL 35.03, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 50.85, 22.86, 57.85

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 32

HEX #03ADAC

RGB 3 173 172

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.07, -36.15, -10.03

 

CMYK 2 / 98 / 0 / 31

HEX #AD03B0

RGB 173 3 176

HSL 298.96, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 41.35, 73.6, -46.81

 

CMYK 0 / 2 / 98 / 31

HEX #B0AD03

RGB 176 173 3

HSL 58.96, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 68.84, -14.75, 70.57

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 32

HEX #03ADAC

RGB 3 173 172

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.07, -36.15, -10.03

 

CMYK 81 / 98 / 0 / 31

HEX #2203B0

RGB 34 3 176

HSL 250.75, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 22.09, 59.68, -79.12

 

CMYK 0 / 98 / 97 / 31

HEX #B00306

RGB 176 3 6

HSL 358.96, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 36.57, 60.37, 48.45

 

CMYK 18 / 0 / 98 / 31

HEX #90B003

RGB 144 176 3

HSL 71.1, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 67.27, -30.05, 68.31

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 1 / 32

HEX #03ADAC

RGB 3 173 172

HSL 179.65, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.07, -36.15, -10.03

 

CMYK 51 / 98 / 0 / 31

HEX #5603B0

RGB 86 3 176

HSL 268.79, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 27.24, 62.41, -70.41

 

CMYK 0 / 98 / 97 / 31

HEX #B00306

RGB 176 3 6

HSL 358.96, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 36.57, 60.37, 48.45

 

CMYK 48 / 0 / 98 / 31

HEX #5CB003

RGB 92 176 3

HSL 89.13, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 64.43, -49.5, 64.88

 

Description

Color code: RGB 3 173 172 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 3 173 172 | qconv.com - big

Blue and green clearly dominate this hue: the blue and green values are higher than red. Dark color: low color values appear darker.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 3 red, 173 green and 172 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
3 173 172 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 98 cyan, none magenta, 1 yellow and 32 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
98% 0% 1% 32% C M Y K

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