#238CBF Hex Color Code

#238CBF

The Hexadecimal Color #238CBF is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #238CBF RGB value is rgb(35, 140, 191). RGB Color Model of #238CBF consists of 13% red, 54% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #238CBF has 200°(degrees) Hue, 69% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #238CBF color has an wavelength of 494.07407nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #238CBF is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #238CBF is #28B. The Closest Color to #238CBF is #4682B4. Official Name of #238CBF Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #238CBF is 82 Cyan 27 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black and #238CBF CMY is 82, 27, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #238CBF is hsl(200,69,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(200, 82, 75). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #238CBF is 19.47, 22.87, 52.67.
Hex8 Value of #238CBF is #238CBFFF. Decimal Value of #238CBF is 2329791 and Octal Value of #238CBF is 10706277. Binary Value of #238CBF is 100011, 10001100, 10111111 and Android of #238CBF is 4280519871 / 0xff238cbf. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #238CBF is 0.205, 0.241, 0.241 and YIQ Color Space of #238CBF is 114.419, -78.9558, -6.3363. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #238CBF is 15.54, 25.44, 52.17. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #238CBF is 54.94, -11.02, -34.69. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #238CBF is 54.94, -34.44, -52.08. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #238CBF is 54.94, 36.4, 252.38. Hunter Lab variable of #238CBF is 47.82, -11.02, -31.82.

#238CBF - Boston Blue Color Image
#238CBF - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #238CBF

RGB Percentages of #238CBF

13%
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 #238CBF

13.73%
38.34%
74.9%

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 #238CBF

82%
27%
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 #238CBF

To get 25% Saturated #238CBF Color, you need to convert the hex color #238CBF 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 #238CBF 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 #238CBF

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 #238CBF

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 #238CBF

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 #238CBF to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #238CBF to it's the darkest color.

#238CBF Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(35, 140, 191)
RGB Percent 13%, 54%, 74%
RYB 35.0, 97.76, 191.0
CMYK 82, 27, 0, 25
CMY 82, 27, 0
HSL hsl(200, 69%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(200, 69%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(200, 82, 75)
XYZ 19.47, 22.87, 52.67
Hex8 Value #238CBFFF
Decimal Value 2329791
Octal Value 10706277
Binary Value 100011,10001100,10111111
Android 4280519871 / 0xff238cbf
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(200, 69%, 44%)
xyY 0.205, 0.241, 22.873
YIQ 114.419, -78.9558, -6.3363
LMS 15.54, 25.44, 52.17
CieLAB 54.94, -11.02, -34.69
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.94, -34.44, -52.08
CieLCH : LCHab 54.94, 36.4, 252.38
Hunter Lab 47.82, -11.02, -31.82
YUV 114.419, 37.67, -69.68
YDbDr 114.419, 115.23, 151.03
YCbCr 114.27, 165.96, 78.24
YCoCg 126.5, 113.0, 13.5
YPbPr 114.42, 43.22, -56.65
Munsell Color System 11259.76 269.81/224.24

#238CBF HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#238CBF as Background:

In the germ, when the first trace of life begins to stir, music is the nurse of the soul; it murmurs in the ear, and the child sleeps; the tones are companions of his dreams- they are the world in which he lives

Bettina Skrzypczak
<p style="background: #238CBF">…</p>

#238CBF as Text Color:

Men never cling to their dreams with such tenacity as at the moment when they are losing faith in them, and know it, but do not dare yet to confess it to themselves.

William Graham Sumner
<p style="color: #238CBF">…</p>

#238CBF as Text Shadow:

Broken necks, splattered patellas, severed arteries: These are the things from which dreams are made of.

Road Warrior Hawk
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #238CBF">…</p>

#238CBF as Linear Gradient:

I think I've realized that business and being polite [don't] match. You can be fair, but me being polite was not me being fair to myself.

Beyonce Knowles
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #238CBF)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #238CBF?

RGB Value for #238CBF is rgb(35, 140, 191).

What is the RGB percentage of #238CBF?

RGB percentage for #238CBF is 13% Red 54% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #238CBF?

CMYK Color Model of #238CBF is 82 Cyan 27 Magenta 0 Yellow 25 Black.

What is the HSL value of #238CBF?

HSL Value of #238CBF is 200°(degrees) Hue 69 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #238CBF?

HSV Value of #238CBF is 200 Hue 82 Saturation 75 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #238CBF?

XYZ Color Model of #238CBF is 19.47, 22.87, 52.67.