#173CBE Hex Color Code

#173CBE

The Hexadecimal Color #173CBE is a contrast shade of Medium Blue. #173CBE RGB value is rgb(23, 60, 190). RGB Color Model of #173CBE consists of 9% red, 23% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #173CBE has 227°(degrees) Hue, 78% Saturation and 42% Lightness. #173CBE color has an wavelength of 477.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #173CBE is #3366CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #173CBE is #14B. The Closest Color to #173CBE is #0000CD. Official Name of #173CBE Hex Code is Persian Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #173CBE is 88 Cyan 68 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black and #173CBE CMY is 88, 68, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #173CBE is hsl(227,78,42, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(227, 88, 75). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #173CBE is 11.26, 7.13, 49.49.
Hex8 Value of #173CBE is #173CBEFF. Decimal Value of #173CBE is 1522878 and Octal Value of #173CBE is 5636276. Binary Value of #173CBE is 10111, 111100, 10111110 and Android of #173CBE is 4279712958 / 0xff173cbe. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #173CBE is 0.166, 0.105, 0.105 and YIQ Color Space of #173CBE is 63.757, -63.8173, 32.6305. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #173CBE is 3.28, 4.48, 48.8. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #173CBE is 32.1, 38.23, -70.84. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #173CBE is 32.1, -12.08, -95.03. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #173CBE is 32.1, 80.5, 298.35. Hunter Lab variable of #173CBE is 26.7, 28.54, -91.2.

#173CBE - Persian Blue Color Image
#173CBE - Persian Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #173CBE

RGB Percentages of #173CBE

9%
23%
74%

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 #173CBE

9.02%
20.9%
74.51%

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 #173CBE

88%
68%
0%
25%

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 #173CBE

To get 25% Saturated #173CBE Color, you need to convert the hex color #173CBE 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 #173CBE 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 #173CBE

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 #173CBE

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 #173CBE

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 #173CBE to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #173CBE to it's the darkest color.

#173CBE Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(23, 60, 190)
RGB Percent 9%, 23%, 74%
RYB 23.0, 53.29, 190.0
CMYK 88, 68, 0, 25
CMY 88, 68, 0
HSL hsl(227, 78%, 42%)
HSLA hsl(227, 78%, 42%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(227, 88, 75)
XYZ 11.26, 7.13, 49.49
Hex8 Value #173CBEFF
Decimal Value 1522878
Octal Value 5636276
Binary Value 10111,111100,10111110
Android 4279712958 / 0xff173cbe
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(227, 78%, 42%)
xyY 0.166, 0.105, 7.13
YIQ 63.757, -63.8173, 32.6305
LMS 3.28, 4.48, 48.8
CieLAB 32.1, 38.23, -70.84
CieLUV : LCHuv 32.1, -12.08, -95.03
CieLCH : LCHab 32.1, 80.5, 298.35
Hunter Lab 26.7, 28.54, -91.2
YUV 63.757, 62.12, -35.76
YDbDr 63.757, 189.94, 77.53
YCbCr 70.76, 190.58, 102.46
YCoCg 83.25, 106.5, -23.25
YPbPr 63.76, 71.24, -29.07
Munsell Color System 8782.80 585.58/234.82

#173CBE HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#173CBE as Background:

When I was about 14. I saw my first mountain. I saw the ocean for the first time. I remember thinking that that ocean looked very similar to our wheat fields. I didn't know what I thought I would see when I looked out at the ocean, but I thought I'd see something different.

Dennis Hopper
<p style="background: #173CBE">…</p>

#173CBE as Text Color:

Every ripple on the ocean, every leaf on every tree, every sand dune in the desert, every power we never see.

Sting
<p style="color: #173CBE">…</p>

#173CBE as Text Shadow:

People think that the ocean is big enough to sustain anything we throw at it - its hard to get into your head that it's actually finite.

Glenn Close
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #173CBE">…</p>

#173CBE as Linear Gradient:

He fills heaven and earth as the ocean fills the bucket that is submerged in it, and as the ocean surrounds the bucket so does God in the universe He fills. "The heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee." God is not contained: He contains.

Aiden Wilson Tozer
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #173CBE)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #173CBE?

RGB Value for #173CBE is rgb(23, 60, 190).

What is the RGB percentage of #173CBE?

RGB percentage for #173CBE is 9% Red 23% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #173CBE?

CMYK Color Model of #173CBE is 88 Cyan 68 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black.

What is the HSL value of #173CBE?

HSL Value of #173CBE is 227°(degrees) Hue 78 Saturation 42 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #173CBE?

HSV Value of #173CBE is 227 Hue 88 Saturation 75 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #173CBE?

XYZ Color Model of #173CBE is 11.26, 7.13, 49.49.