#208BBD Hex Color Code

#208BBD

The Hexadecimal Color #208BBD is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #208BBD RGB value is rgb(32, 139, 189). RGB Color Model of #208BBD consists of 12% red, 54% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #208BBD has 199°(degrees) Hue, 71% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #208BBD color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #208BBD is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #208BBD is #28B. The Closest Color to #208BBD is #4682B4. Official Name of #208BBD Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #208BBD is 83 Cyan 26 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black and #208BBD CMY is 83, 26, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #208BBD is hsl(199,71,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 83, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #208BBD is 19.01, 22.44, 51.46.
Hex8 Value of #208BBD is #208BBDFF. Decimal Value of #208BBD is 2132925 and Octal Value of #208BBD is 10105675. Binary Value of #208BBD is 100000, 10001011, 10111101 and Android of #208BBD is 4280323005 / 0xff208bbd. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #208BBD is 0.205, 0.242, 0.242 and YIQ Color Space of #208BBD is 112.707, -79.8263, -7.0705. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #208BBD is 15.21, 25.03, 50.97. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #208BBD is 54.49, -11.43, -34.25. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #208BBD is 54.49, -34.53, -51.25. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #208BBD is 54.49, 36.11, 251.54. Hunter Lab variable of #208BBD is 47.37, -11.27, -31.25.

#208BBD - Boston Blue Color Image
#208BBD - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #208BBD

RGB Percentages of #208BBD

12%
54%
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 #208BBD

12.55%
37.5%
74.12%

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 #208BBD

83%
26%
0%
26%

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 #208BBD

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

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 #208BBD

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 #208BBD

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

#208BBD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(32, 139, 189)
RGB Percent 12%, 54%, 74%
RYB 32.0, 95.63, 189.0
CMYK 83, 26, 0, 26
CMY 83, 26, 0
HSL hsl(199, 71%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(199, 71%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 83, 74)
XYZ 19.01, 22.44, 51.46
Hex8 Value #208BBDFF
Decimal Value 2132925
Octal Value 10105675
Binary Value 100000,10001011,10111101
Android 4280323005 / 0xff208bbd
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 71%, 43%)
xyY 0.205, 0.242, 22.444
YIQ 112.707, -79.8263, -7.0705
LMS 15.21, 25.03, 50.97
CieLAB 54.49, -11.43, -34.25
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.49, -34.53, -51.25
CieLCH : LCHab 54.49, 36.11, 251.54
Hunter Lab 47.37, -11.27, -31.25
YUV 112.707, 37.53, -70.81
YDbDr 112.707, 114.8, 153.48
YCbCr 112.8, 165.82, 77.43
YCoCg 124.75, 110.5, 14.25
YPbPr 112.71, 43.05, -57.57
Munsell Color System 11224.61 271.35/223.89

#208BBD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#208BBD as Background:

Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.

Nathaniel Hawthorne
<p style="background: #208BBD">…</p>

#208BBD as Text Color:

Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.

Sydney J. Harris
<p style="color: #208BBD">…</p>

#208BBD as Text Shadow:

We really have to understand the person we want to love. If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. If we only think of ourselves, if we know only our own needs and ignore the needs of the other person, we cannot love.

Nhat Hanh
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #208BBD">…</p>

#208BBD as Linear Gradient:

A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away!

Oscar Hammerstein II
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #208BBD)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #208BBD?

RGB Value for #208BBD is rgb(32, 139, 189).

What is the RGB percentage of #208BBD?

RGB percentage for #208BBD is 12% Red 54% Green 74% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #208BBD is 83 Cyan 26 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #208BBD?

HSL Value of #208BBD is 199°(degrees) Hue 71 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #208BBD?

HSV Value of #208BBD is 199 Hue 83 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #208BBD?

XYZ Color Model of #208BBD is 19.01, 22.44, 51.46.