#268BBA Hex Color Code
#268BBA
The Hexadecimal Color #268BBA is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #268BBA RGB value is rgb(38, 139, 186). RGB Color Model of #268BBA consists of 14% red, 54% green and 72% blue. HSL color Mode of #268BBA has 199°(degrees) Hue, 66% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #268BBA color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #268BBA is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #268BBA is #28B. The Closest Color to #268BBA is #4682B4. Official Name of #268BBA Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #268BBA is 80 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #268BBA CMY is 80, 25, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #268BBA is hsl(199,66,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 80, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #268BBA is 18.89, 22.42, 49.78.
Hex8 Value of #268BBA is #268BBAFF. Decimal Value of #268BBA is 2526138 and Octal Value of #268BBA is 11505672. Binary Value of #268BBA is 100110, 10001011, 10111010 and Android of #268BBA is 4280716218 / 0xff268bba. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #268BBA is 0.207, 0.246, 0.246 and YIQ Color Space of #268BBA is 114.159, -75.287, -6.7351. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #268BBA is 15.39, 25.07, 49.32. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #268BBA is 54.47, -11.96, -32.57. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #268BBA is 54.47, -34.04, -48.44. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #268BBA is 54.47, 34.7, 249.84. Hunter Lab variable of #268BBA is 47.35, -11.65, -29.19.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #268BBA
RGB Percentages of #268BBA
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 #268BBA
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 #268BBA
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 #268BBA
To get 25% Saturated #268BBA Color, you need to convert the hex color #268BBA 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 #268BBA 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 #268BBA
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 #268BBA
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 #268BBA
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 #268BBA to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #268BBA to it's the darkest color.
#268BBA Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(38, 139, 186) |
| RGB Percent | 14%, 54%, 72% |
| RYB | 38.0, 98.03, 186.0 |
| CMYK | 80, 25, 0, 27 |
| CMY | 80, 25, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(199, 66%, 44%) |
| HSLA | hsl(199, 66%, 44%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(199, 80, 73) |
| XYZ | 18.89, 22.42, 49.78 |
| Hex8 Value | #268BBAFF |
| Decimal Value | 2526138 |
| Octal Value | 11505672 |
| Binary Value | 100110,10001011,10111010 |
| Android | 4280716218 / 0xff268bba |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(199, 66%, 44%) |
| xyY | 0.207, 0.246, 22.42 |
| YIQ | 114.159, -75.287, -6.7351 |
| LMS | 15.39, 25.07, 49.32 |
| CieLAB | 54.47, -11.96, -32.57 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 54.47, -34.04, -48.44 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 54.47, 34.7, 249.84 |
| Hunter Lab | 47.35, -11.65, -29.19 |
| YUV | 114.159, 35.34, -66.81 |
| YDbDr | 114.159, 108.1, 144.83 |
| YCbCr | 114.04, 163.61, 80.28 |
| YCoCg | 125.5, 112.0, 13.5 |
| YPbPr | 114.16, 40.54, -54.32 |
| Munsell Color System | 11223.58 264.52/223.44 |
#268BBA HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#268BBA as Background:
Friendship is made up of esteem and pleasure; pity is composed of sorrow and contempt: the mind may for some time fluctuate between them, but it can never entertain both at once.
<p style="background: #268BBA">…</p>#268BBA as Text Color:
He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, while he who has one enemy shall meet him everywhere.
<p style="color: #268BBA">…</p>#268BBA as Text Shadow:
If you have any young friends who aspire to become writers, the second-greatest favor you can do them is to present them with copies of The Elements of Style. The first-greatest, of course, is to shoot them now, while they're happy.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #268BBA">…</p>#268BBA as Linear Gradient:
To desire the same things and to reject the same things, constitutes true friendship. [Lat., Idem velle et idem nolle ea demum firma amicitia est.]
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #268BBA)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #268BBA?
RGB Value for #268BBA is rgb(38, 139, 186).
What is the RGB percentage of #268BBA?
RGB percentage for #268BBA is 14% Red 54% Green 72% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #268BBA?
CMYK Color Model of #268BBA is 80 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.
What is the HSL value of #268BBA?
HSL Value of #268BBA is 199°(degrees) Hue 66 Saturation 44 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #268BBA?
HSV Value of #268BBA is 199 Hue 80 Saturation 73 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #268BBA?
XYZ Color Model of #268BBA is 18.89, 22.42, 49.78.