#268BA6 Hex Color Code

#268BA6

The Hexadecimal Color #268BA6 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #268BA6 RGB value is rgb(38, 139, 166). RGB Color Model of #268BA6 consists of 14% red, 54% green and 65% blue. HSL color Mode of #268BA6 has 193°(degrees) Hue, 63% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #268BA6 color has an wavelength of 498.48148nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #268BA6 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #268BA6 is #28A. The Closest Color to #268BA6 is #4682B4. Official Name of #268BA6 Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #268BA6 is 77 Cyan 16 Magenta 0 Yellow 35 Black and #268BA6 CMY is 77, 16, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #268BA6 is hsl(193,63,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(193, 77, 65). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #268BA6 is 16.91, 21.63, 39.35.
Hex8 Value of #268BA6 is #268BA6FF. Decimal Value of #268BA6 is 2526118 and Octal Value of #268BA6 is 11505646. Binary Value of #268BA6 is 100110, 10001011, 10100110 and Android of #268BA6 is 4280716198 / 0xff268ba6. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #268BA6 is 0.217, 0.278, 0.278 and YIQ Color Space of #268BA6 is 111.879, -68.861, -12.9591. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #268BA6 is 15.29, 25.06, 39.04. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #268BA6 is 53.63, -18.92, -22.4. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #268BA6 is 53.63, -35.28, -31.1. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #268BA6 is 53.63, 29.32, 229.81. Hunter Lab variable of #268BA6 is 46.51, -16.49, -17.61.

#268BA6 - Boston Blue Color Image
#268BA6 - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #268BA6

RGB Percentages of #268BA6

14%
54%
65%

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 #268BA6

14.9%
37.04%
65.1%

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 #268BA6

77%
16%
0%
35%

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 #268BA6

To get 25% Saturated #268BA6 Color, you need to convert the hex color #268BA6 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 #268BA6 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 #268BA6

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 #268BA6

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 #268BA6

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 #268BA6 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #268BA6 to it's the darkest color.

#268BA6 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(38, 139, 166)
RGB Percent 14%, 54%, 65%
RYB 38.0, 94.45, 166.0
CMYK 77, 16, 0, 35
CMY 77, 16, 0
HSL hsl(193, 63%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(193, 63%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(193, 77, 65)
XYZ 16.91, 21.63, 39.35
Hex8 Value #268BA6FF
Decimal Value 2526118
Octal Value 11505646
Binary Value 100110,10001011,10100110
Android 4280716198 / 0xff268ba6
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(193, 63%, 40%)
xyY 0.217, 0.278, 21.628
YIQ 111.879, -68.861, -12.9591
LMS 15.29, 25.06, 39.04
CieLAB 53.63, -18.92, -22.4
CieLUV : LCHuv 53.63, -35.28, -31.1
CieLCH : LCHab 53.63, 29.32, 229.81
Hunter Lab 46.51, -16.49, -17.61
YUV 111.879, 26.62, -64.81
YDbDr 111.879, 81.44, 140.49
YCbCr 112.08, 154.83, 81.71
YCoCg 120.5, 102.0, 18.5
YPbPr 111.88, 30.54, -52.7
Munsell Color System 11161.27 240.19/215.34

#268BA6 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#268BA6 as Background:

Love withers with predictability; its very essence is surprise and amazement. To make love a prisoner of the mundane is to take its passion and lose it forever.

Leo Buscaglia
<p style="background: #268BA6">…</p>

#268BA6 as Text Color:

If I go away What would still remain of me? The ghost within your eyes? The whisper in your sighs? You see...Believe And I'm always there.

Jon Oliva
<p style="color: #268BA6">…</p>

#268BA6 as Text Shadow:

The night has a thousand eyes, And the day but one; Yet the light of the bright world dies, With the dying sun. The mind has a thousand eyes, And the heart but one; Yet the light of a whole life dies, When love is done.

Francis William Bourdillon
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #268BA6">…</p>

#268BA6 as Linear Gradient:

As perfume doth remain In the folds where it hath lain, So the thought of you, remaining Deeply folded in my brain, Will not leave me: all things leave me: You remain.

Arthur Symons
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #268BA6)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #268BA6?

RGB Value for #268BA6 is rgb(38, 139, 166).

What is the RGB percentage of #268BA6?

RGB percentage for #268BA6 is 14% Red 54% Green 65% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #268BA6?

CMYK Color Model of #268BA6 is 77 Cyan 16 Magenta 0 Yellow 35 Black.

What is the HSL value of #268BA6?

HSL Value of #268BA6 is 193°(degrees) Hue 63 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #268BA6?

HSV Value of #268BA6 is 193 Hue 77 Saturation 65 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #268BA6?

XYZ Color Model of #268BA6 is 16.91, 21.63, 39.35.