#388BAA Hex Color Code

#388BAA

The Hexadecimal Color #388BAA is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #388BAA RGB value is rgb(56, 139, 170). RGB Color Model of #388BAA consists of 21% red, 54% green and 66% blue. HSL color Mode of #388BAA has 196°(degrees) Hue, 50% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #388BAA color has an wavelength of 496.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #388BAA is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #388BAA is #38A. The Closest Color to #388BAA is #4682B4. Official Name of #388BAA Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #388BAA is 67 Cyan 18 Magenta 0 Yellow 33 Black and #388BAA CMY is 67, 18, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #388BAA is hsl(196,50,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(196, 67, 67). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #388BAA is 18.12, 22.21, 41.35.
Hex8 Value of #388BAA is #388BAAFF. Decimal Value of #388BAA is 3705770 and Octal Value of #388BAA is 16105652. Binary Value of #388BAA is 111000, 10001011, 10101010 and Android of #388BAA is 4281895850 / 0xff388baa. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #388BAA is 0.222, 0.272, 0.272 and YIQ Color Space of #388BAA is 117.717, -59.42, -7.9073. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #388BAA is 16.1, 25.2, 41.02. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #388BAA is 54.25, -15.03, -23.71. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #388BAA is 54.25, -31.98, -33.72. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #388BAA is 54.25, 28.07, 237.63. Hunter Lab variable of #388BAA is 47.13, -13.84, -19.03.

#388BAA - Boston Blue Color Image
#388BAA - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #388BAA

RGB Percentages of #388BAA

21%
54%
66%

RGB stands for Red, Green, and Blue, which are the three primary colors used to create a vast array of colors by varying their intensities. By adjusting the brightness of these three primary colors, virtually any color visible to the human eye can be produced.

RYB Percentages of #388BAA

21.96%
40.8%
66.67%

The RYB color model is based on Red, Yellow, and Blue Colors. When two primary colors are mixed, they form a secondary color or when mixed all, they result in tertiary color.

CMYK Percentages of #388BAA

67%
18%
0%
33%

CMYK stands for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black). Starting with a white canvas, various amounts of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink are combined to absorb or subtract specific wavelengths of light, resulting in the desired color.

Various Color Shades of #388BAA

To get 25% Saturated #388BAA Color, you need to convert the hex color #388BAA to the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color space, increase the saturation value by 25%, and then convert it back to the hex color. To desaturate a color by 25%, we need to reduce its saturation level while keeping the same hue and lightness. Saturation represents the intensity or vividness of a color. A 100% saturation means the color is fully vivid, while a 0% saturation results in a shade of gray. To make a color 25% darker or 25% lighter, you need to reduce the intensity of each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components by 25% or increase it to 25%. Inverting a #388BAA hex color involves converting each of its RGB (Red, Green, Blue) components to their complementary values. The complementary color is found by subtracting each component's value from the maximum value of 255.

Analogous and Monochromatic Colors of #388BAA

Analogous colors are groups of hues that are located next to each other on the color wheel. These colors share a similar undertone and create a sense of harmony when used together. Analogous color schemes are mainly used in design or art to create a sense of cohesion and flow in a color scheme composition.

Monochromatic colors refer to a color scheme that uses variations of a single color. These variations are achieved by adjusting the shade, tint, or tone of the base color. Monochromatic approach is commonly used in interior design or fashion to create a sense of understated elegance and give a sense of simplicity and consistency.

Triad, Tetrad and SplitComplement of #388BAA

Triad, Tetrad, and Split Complement are hex color schemes used in art to create harmonious combinations of colors.

The Triad color scheme involves three colors that are evenly spaced around the color wheel, forming an equilateral triangle. The primary triad includes red, blue, and yellow, while other triadic combinations can be formed with different hues. Triad color schemes offer a balanced contrast and are versatile for creating vibrant and dynamic visuals.

The Tetrad color scheme incorporates four colors that are arranged in two complementary pairs. These pairs create a rectangle or square shape on the color wheel. The primary Tetrad includes two sets of complementary colors, such as red and green, and blue and orange. This scheme provides a wide range of color options and allows for both strong contrast and harmonious blends.

The Split Complement color scheme involves a base color paired with the two colors adjacent to its complementary color on the color wheel. For example, if the base color is blue, the Split Complement scheme would include blue, yellow-orange, and red-orange. This combination maintains contrast while offering a more subtle and balanced alternative to a complementary color scheme.

Tints and Shades of #388BAA

A Color Tint is created by mixing white (#FFFFFF) to any pure color whereas A Color Shade is calculated by adding black (#000000) to any pure hue. See the Color Tints of #388BAA to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #388BAA to it's the darkest color.

#388BAA Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(56, 139, 170)
RGB Percent 21%, 54%, 66%
RYB 56.0, 104.03, 170.0
CMYK 67, 18, 0, 33
CMY 67, 18, 0
HSL hsl(196, 50%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(196, 50%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(196, 67, 67)
XYZ 18.12, 22.21, 41.35
Hex8 Value #388BAAFF
Decimal Value 3705770
Octal Value 16105652
Binary Value 111000,10001011,10101010
Android 4281895850 / 0xff388baa
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(196, 50%, 44%)
xyY 0.222, 0.272, 22.206
YIQ 117.717, -59.42, -7.9073
LMS 16.1, 25.2, 41.02
CieLAB 54.25, -15.03, -23.71
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.25, -31.98, -33.72
CieLCH : LCHab 54.25, 28.07, 237.63
Hunter Lab 47.13, -13.84, -19.03
YUV 117.717, 25.72, -54.15
YDbDr 117.717, 78.67, 117.37
YCbCr 117.1, 153.92, 89.33
YCoCg 126.0, 113.0, 13.0
YPbPr 117.72, 29.51, -44.02
Munsell Color System 11213.91 229.52/219.20

#388BAA HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#388BAA as Background:

I don't want to live in a world where I could say to my daughter, 'There used to be turtles that swam in the ocean.'

Angela Kinsey
<p style="background: #388BAA">…</p>

#388BAA as Text Color:

What we have now - a world without [marine] reserves - is like a debit account where we withdraw all the time and we never make any deposit. Reserves are like savings accounts.

Enric Sala
<p style="color: #388BAA">…</p>

#388BAA as Text Shadow:

Before the discovery of these [underwater] vents, all life on Earth, the key to life on Earth, was believed to be the sun and photosynthesis. But down there, there is no sun, there is no photosynthesis; it's chemosynthetic environment down there driving it, and it's all so ephemeral.

Mike deGruy
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #388BAA">…</p>

#388BAA as Linear Gradient:

The true creativity comes out of sitting silently. When you are so totally quiet that there is no thought, no wave in the ocean of your being, out of this silence comes a different kind of creativity.

Rajneesh
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #388BAA)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #388BAA?

RGB Value for #388BAA is rgb(56, 139, 170).

What is the RGB percentage of #388BAA?

RGB percentage for #388BAA is 21% Red 54% Green 66% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #388BAA?

CMYK Color Model of #388BAA is 67 Cyan 18 Magenta 0 Yellow 33 Black.

What is the HSL value of #388BAA?

HSL Value of #388BAA is 196°(degrees) Hue 50 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #388BAA?

HSV Value of #388BAA is 196 Hue 67 Saturation 67 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #388BAA?

XYZ Color Model of #388BAA is 18.12, 22.21, 41.35.