#208BB2 Hex Color Code

#208BB2

The Hexadecimal Color #208BB2 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #208BB2 RGB value is rgb(32, 139, 178). RGB Color Model of #208BB2 consists of 12% red, 54% green and 69% blue. HSL color Mode of #208BB2 has 196°(degrees) Hue, 70% Saturation and 41% Lightness. #208BB2 color has an wavelength of 496.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #208BB2 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #208BB2 is #28A. The Closest Color to #208BB2 is #4682B4. Official Name of #208BB2 Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #208BB2 is 82 Cyan 22 Magenta 0 Yellow 30 Black and #208BB2 CMY is 82, 22, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #208BB2 is hsl(196,70,41, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(196, 82, 70). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #208BB2 is 17.86, 21.98, 45.41.
Hex8 Value of #208BB2 is #208BB2FF. Decimal Value of #208BB2 is 2132914 and Octal Value of #208BB2 is 10105662. Binary Value of #208BB2 is 100000, 10001011, 10110010 and Android of #208BB2 is 4280322994 / 0xff208bb2. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #208BB2 is 0.209, 0.258, 0.258 and YIQ Color Space of #208BB2 is 111.453, -76.292, -10.4937. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #208BB2 is 15.16, 25.02, 45.01. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #208BB2 is 54.01, -15.36, -28.73. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #208BB2 is 54.01, -35.22, -41.74. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #208BB2 is 54.01, 32.58, 241.87. Hunter Lab variable of #208BB2 is 46.88, -14.05, -24.61.

#208BB2 - Boston Blue Color Image
#208BB2 - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #208BB2

RGB Percentages of #208BB2

12%
54%
69%

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 #208BB2

12.55%
36.76%
69.8%

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 #208BB2

82%
22%
0%
30%

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 #208BB2

To get 25% Saturated #208BB2 Color, you need to convert the hex color #208BB2 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 #208BB2 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 #208BB2

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 #208BB2

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 #208BB2

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 #208BB2 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #208BB2 to it's the darkest color.

#208BB2 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(32, 139, 178)
RGB Percent 12%, 54%, 69%
RYB 32.0, 93.75, 178.0
CMYK 82, 22, 0, 30
CMY 82, 22, 0
HSL hsl(196, 70%, 41%)
HSLA hsl(196, 70%, 41%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(196, 82, 70)
XYZ 17.86, 21.98, 45.41
Hex8 Value #208BB2FF
Decimal Value 2132914
Octal Value 10105662
Binary Value 100000,10001011,10110010
Android 4280322994 / 0xff208bb2
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(196, 70%, 41%)
xyY 0.209, 0.258, 21.984
YIQ 111.453, -76.292, -10.4937
LMS 15.16, 25.02, 45.01
CieLAB 54.01, -15.36, -28.73
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.01, -35.22, -41.74
CieLCH : LCHab 54.01, 32.58, 241.87
Hunter Lab 46.88, -14.05, -24.61
YUV 111.453, 32.73, -69.71
YDbDr 111.453, 100.14, 151.09
YCbCr 111.72, 160.99, 78.22
YCoCg 122.0, 105.0, 17.0
YPbPr 111.45, 37.55, -56.67
Munsell Color System 11188.98 258.12/220.24

#208BB2 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#208BB2 as Background:

They died hard, those savage men - like wounded wolves at bay. They were filthy, and they were lousy, and they stunk. And I loved them.

Douglas MacArthur
<p style="background: #208BB2">…</p>

#208BB2 as Text Color:

To love our neighbor as ourselves is such a truth for regulating human society, that by that alone one might determine all the cases in social morality.

John Locke
<p style="color: #208BB2">…</p>

#208BB2 as Text Shadow:

A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.

Sophia Loren
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #208BB2">…</p>

#208BB2 as Linear Gradient:

Do what you love to do and give it your very best. Whether it's business or baseball, or the theater, or any field. If you don't love what you're doing and you can't give it your best, get out of it. Life is too short. You'll be an old man before you know it.

Al Lopez
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #208BB2)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #208BB2?

RGB Value for #208BB2 is rgb(32, 139, 178).

What is the RGB percentage of #208BB2?

RGB percentage for #208BB2 is 12% Red 54% Green 69% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #208BB2?

CMYK Color Model of #208BB2 is 82 Cyan 22 Magenta 0 Yellow 30 Black.

What is the HSL value of #208BB2?

HSL Value of #208BB2 is 196°(degrees) Hue 70 Saturation 41 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #208BB2?

HSV Value of #208BB2 is 196 Hue 82 Saturation 70 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #208BB2?

XYZ Color Model of #208BB2 is 17.86, 21.98, 45.41.