#268BAB Hex Color Code

#268BAB

The Hexadecimal Color #268BAB is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #268BAB RGB value is rgb(38, 139, 171). RGB Color Model of #268BAB consists of 14% red, 54% green and 67% blue. HSL color Mode of #268BAB has 194°(degrees) Hue, 64% Saturation and 41% Lightness. #268BAB color has an wavelength of 497.85185nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #268BAB is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #268BAB is #28A. The Closest Color to #268BAB is #4682B4. Official Name of #268BAB Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #268BAB is 78 Cyan 19 Magenta 0 Yellow 33 Black and #268BAB CMY is 78, 19, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #268BAB is hsl(194,64,41, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(194, 78, 67). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #268BAB is 17.38, 21.82, 41.82.
Hex8 Value of #268BAB is #268BABFF. Decimal Value of #268BAB is 2526123 and Octal Value of #268BAB is 11505653. Binary Value of #268BAB is 100110, 10001011, 10101011 and Android of #268BAB is 4280716203 / 0xff268bab. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #268BAB is 0.215, 0.269, 0.269 and YIQ Color Space of #268BAB is 112.449, -70.4675, -11.4031. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #268BAB is 15.32, 25.07, 41.47. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #268BAB is 53.84, -17.22, -24.97. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #268BAB is 53.84, -34.97, -35.44. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #268BAB is 53.84, 30.33, 235.41. Hunter Lab variable of #268BAB is 46.71, -15.33, -20.38.

#268BAB - Boston Blue Color Image
#268BAB - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #268BAB

RGB Percentages of #268BAB

14%
54%
67%

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 #268BAB

14.9%
37.41%
67.06%

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 #268BAB

78%
19%
0%
33%

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 #268BAB

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

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 #268BAB

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 #268BAB

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

#268BAB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(38, 139, 171)
RGB Percent 14%, 54%, 67%
RYB 38.0, 95.41, 171.0
CMYK 78, 19, 0, 33
CMY 78, 19, 0
HSL hsl(194, 64%, 41%)
HSLA hsl(194, 64%, 41%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(194, 78, 67)
XYZ 17.38, 21.82, 41.82
Hex8 Value #268BABFF
Decimal Value 2526123
Octal Value 11505653
Binary Value 100110,10001011,10101011
Android 4280716203 / 0xff268bab
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(194, 64%, 41%)
xyY 0.215, 0.269, 21.815
YIQ 112.449, -70.4675, -11.4031
LMS 15.32, 25.07, 41.47
CieLAB 53.84, -17.22, -24.97
CieLUV : LCHuv 53.84, -34.97, -35.44
CieLCH : LCHab 53.84, 30.33, 235.41
Hunter Lab 46.71, -15.33, -20.38
YUV 112.449, 28.8, -65.31
YDbDr 112.449, 88.11, 141.58
YCbCr 112.57, 157.03, 81.35
YCoCg 121.75, 104.5, 17.25
YPbPr 112.45, 33.04, -53.1
Munsell Color System 11176.31 246.19/217.75

#268BAB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#268BAB as Background:

Information is not knowledge. Knowledge is not wisdom. Wisdom is not truth. Truth is not beauty. Beauty is not love. Love is not music. Music is THE BEST.

Frank Zappa
<p style="background: #268BAB">…</p>

#268BAB as Text Color:

Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on, with all the wisdom that experience can instill in us.

Hal Borland
<p style="color: #268BAB">…</p>

#268BAB as Text Shadow:

Drink and dance and laugh and lie, Love, the reeling midnight through, For tomorrow we shall die! (But, alas, we never do.)

Dorothy Parker
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #268BAB">…</p>

#268BAB as Linear Gradient:

Love makes you see a place differently, just as you hold differently an object that belongs to someone you love. If you know one landscape well, you will look at all other landscapes differently. And if you learn to love one place, sometimes you can also learn to love another.

Anne Michaels
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #268BAB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #268BAB?

RGB Value for #268BAB is rgb(38, 139, 171).

What is the RGB percentage of #268BAB?

RGB percentage for #268BAB is 14% Red 54% Green 67% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #268BAB is 78 Cyan 19 Magenta 0 Yellow 33 Black.

What is the HSL value of #268BAB?

HSL Value of #268BAB is 194°(degrees) Hue 64 Saturation 41 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #268BAB?

HSV Value of #268BAB is 194 Hue 78 Saturation 67 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #268BAB?

XYZ Color Model of #268BAB is 17.38, 21.82, 41.82.