Megaman
Also known as: Cherenkov Radiation , Glitter Lake , Hawaii Morning , Blue Bolt
Few blues feel this vivid. Megaman leans cool and calm and trustworthy, which points it toward finance apps and trust-driven interfaces. A orange counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 9.79:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Megaman color codes
- HEX
- #3CBCFC
- RGB
- rgb(60, 188, 252)
- RGBA
- rgba(60, 188, 252, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(200, 97%, 61%)
- HSV
- hsv(200, 76%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(76%, 25%, 0%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(71.5 -19.7 -42.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.4% 0.142 235.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: deepskyblue #00BFFF · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 5024: Pastel blue #6A93B0 · ΔE 14.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Megaman works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Sits in the trust register: a natural primary for finance, health, and B2B brands.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Megaman
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Megaman by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.14:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.79:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Megaman background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Megaman
Megaman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Megaman
Megaman triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Capri #00BFFF · ΔE 2.2
- Blue Mana #68C2F5 · ΔE 3.3
- Malibu #66B7E1 · ΔE 4.5
- Blue Bikini #00BBEE · ΔE 4.8
- Thalassophile #44AADD · ΔE 5.4
- High Blue #4CA8E0 · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Megaman is closest to Ridgeback .
FAQ
Megaman FAQs
What color is Megaman?
Megaman is a medium blue with the hex code #3CBCFC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 200°, 97% saturation, and 61% lightness.
What is the hex code for Megaman?
The hex code for Megaman is #3CBCFC. In RGB it's rgb(60, 188, 252), and in CMYK it's cmyk(76%, 25%, 0%, 1%).
What colors go well with Megaman?
Megaman pairs naturally with orange tones from its complementary harmony, and with pink accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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