#268BA3 Hex Color Code

#268BA3

The Hexadecimal Color #268BA3 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #268BA3 RGB value is rgb(38, 139, 163). RGB Color Model of #268BA3 consists of 14% red, 54% green and 63% blue. HSL color Mode of #268BA3 has 192°(degrees) Hue, 62% Saturation and 39% Lightness. #268BA3 color has an wavelength of 499.11111nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #268BA3 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #268BA3 is #28A. The Closest Color to #268BA3 is #4682B4. Official Name of #268BA3 Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #268BA3 is 77 Cyan 15 Magenta 0 Yellow 36 Black and #268BA3 CMY is 77, 15, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #268BA3 is hsl(192,62,39, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(192, 77, 64). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #268BA3 is 16.64, 21.52, 37.92.
Hex8 Value of #268BA3 is #268BA3FF. Decimal Value of #268BA3 is 2526115 and Octal Value of #268BA3 is 11505643. Binary Value of #268BA3 is 100110, 10001011, 10100011 and Android of #268BA3 is 4280716195 / 0xff268ba3. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #268BA3 is 0.219, 0.283, 0.283 and YIQ Color Space of #268BA3 is 111.537, -67.8971, -13.8927. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #268BA3 is 15.28, 25.05, 37.63. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #268BA3 is 53.51, -19.92, -20.86. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #268BA3 is 53.51, -35.46, -28.52. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #268BA3 is 53.51, 28.84, 226.32. Hunter Lab variable of #268BA3 is 46.39, -17.15, -15.99.

#268BA3 - Boston Blue Color Image
#268BA3 - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #268BA3

RGB Percentages of #268BA3

14%
54%
63%

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 #268BA3

14.9%
36.81%
63.92%

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 #268BA3

77%
15%
0%
36%

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 #268BA3

To get 25% Saturated #268BA3 Color, you need to convert the hex color #268BA3 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 #268BA3 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 #268BA3

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 #268BA3

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 #268BA3

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 #268BA3 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #268BA3 to it's the darkest color.

#268BA3 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(38, 139, 163)
RGB Percent 14%, 54%, 63%
RYB 38.0, 93.86, 163.0
CMYK 77, 15, 0, 36
CMY 77, 15, 0
HSL hsl(192, 62%, 39%)
HSLA hsl(192, 62%, 39%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(192, 77, 64)
XYZ 16.64, 21.52, 37.92
Hex8 Value #268BA3FF
Decimal Value 2526115
Octal Value 11505643
Binary Value 100110,10001011,10100011
Android 4280716195 / 0xff268ba3
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(192, 62%, 39%)
xyY 0.219, 0.283, 21.52
YIQ 111.537, -67.8971, -13.8927
LMS 15.28, 25.05, 37.63
CieLAB 53.51, -19.92, -20.86
CieLUV : LCHuv 53.51, -35.46, -28.52
CieLCH : LCHab 53.51, 28.84, 226.32
Hunter Lab 46.39, -17.15, -15.99
YUV 111.537, 25.31, -64.52
YDbDr 111.537, 77.44, 139.84
YCbCr 111.79, 153.51, 81.93
YCoCg 119.75, 100.5, 19.25
YPbPr 111.54, 29.04, -52.45
Munsell Color System 11152.43 236.66/213.76

#268BA3 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#268BA3 as Background:

Bid me to live, and I will live Thy Protestant to be: Or bid me love, and I will give A loving heart to thee, A heart as soft, a heart as kind, A heart as sound and free As in the whole world thou canst find, That heart I'll give to thee.

Robert Herrick
<p style="background: #268BA3">…</p>

#268BA3 as Text Color:

To see her is to love her, And love but her forever; For nature made her what she is, And never made anither!

Robert Burns
<p style="color: #268BA3">…</p>

#268BA3 as Text Shadow:

God gives us love. Something to love He lends us; but when love is grown To ripeness, that on which it throve Falls off, and love is left alone.

Alfred Lord Tennyson
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #268BA3">…</p>

#268BA3 as Linear Gradient:

God be thanked, the meanest of his creatures Boasts two soul-sides, one to face the world with, One to show a woman when he loves her.

Robert Browning
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #268BA3)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #268BA3?

RGB Value for #268BA3 is rgb(38, 139, 163).

What is the RGB percentage of #268BA3?

RGB percentage for #268BA3 is 14% Red 54% Green 63% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #268BA3?

CMYK Color Model of #268BA3 is 77 Cyan 15 Magenta 0 Yellow 36 Black.

What is the HSL value of #268BA3?

HSL Value of #268BA3 is 192°(degrees) Hue 62 Saturation 39 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #268BA3?

HSV Value of #268BA3 is 192 Hue 77 Saturation 64 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #268BA3?

XYZ Color Model of #268BA3 is 16.64, 21.52, 37.92.