#278B9C Hex Color Code

#278B9C

The Hexadecimal Color #278B9C is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #278B9C RGB value is rgb(39, 139, 156). RGB Color Model of #278B9C consists of 15% red, 54% green and 61% blue. HSL color Mode of #278B9C has 189°(degrees) Hue, 60% Saturation and 38% Lightness. #278B9C color has an wavelength of 501nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #278B9C is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #278B9C is #289. The Closest Color to #278B9C is #4682B4. Official Name of #278B9C Hex Code is Lochinvar. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #278B9C is 75 Cyan 11 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black and #278B9C CMY is 75, 11, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #278B9C is hsl(189,60,38, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(189, 75, 61). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #278B9C is 16.07, 21.29, 34.71.
Hex8 Value of #278B9C is #278B9CFF. Decimal Value of #278B9C is 2591644 and Octal Value of #278B9C is 11705634. Binary Value of #278B9C is 100111, 10001011, 10011100 and Android of #278B9C is 4280781724 / 0xff278b9c. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #278B9C is 0.223, 0.295, 0.295 and YIQ Color Space of #278B9C is 111.038, -65.0521, -15.8596. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #278B9C is 15.29, 25.04, 34.47. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #278B9C is 53.27, -22.08, -17.2. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #278B9C is 53.27, -35.73, -22.45. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #278B9C is 53.27, 27.99, 217.92. Hunter Lab variable of #278B9C is 46.14, -18.58, -12.3.

#278B9C - Lochinvar Color Image
#278B9C - Lochinvar Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #278B9C

RGB Percentages of #278B9C

15%
54%
61%

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 #278B9C

15.29%
36.44%
61.18%

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 #278B9C

75%
11%
0%
39%

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 #278B9C

To get 25% Saturated #278B9C Color, you need to convert the hex color #278B9C 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 #278B9C 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 #278B9C

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 #278B9C

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 #278B9C

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 #278B9C to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #278B9C to it's the darkest color.

#278B9C Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(39, 139, 156)
RGB Percent 15%, 54%, 61%
RYB 39.0, 92.92, 156.0
CMYK 75, 11, 0, 39
CMY 75, 11, 0
HSL hsl(189, 60%, 38%)
HSLA hsl(189, 60%, 38%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(189, 75, 61)
XYZ 16.07, 21.29, 34.71
Hex8 Value #278B9CFF
Decimal Value 2591644
Octal Value 11705634
Binary Value 100111,10001011,10011100
Android 4280781724 / 0xff278b9c
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(189, 60%, 38%)
xyY 0.223, 0.295, 21.295
YIQ 111.038, -65.0521, -15.8596
LMS 15.29, 25.04, 34.47
CieLAB 53.27, -22.08, -17.2
CieLUV : LCHuv 53.27, -35.73, -22.45
CieLCH : LCHab 53.27, 27.99, 217.92
Hunter Lab 46.14, -18.58, -12.3
YUV 111.038, 22.11, -63.2
YDbDr 111.038, 67.66, 136.99
YCbCr 111.36, 150.29, 82.86
YCoCg 118.25, 97.5, 20.75
YPbPr 111.04, 25.37, -51.38
Munsell Color System 11134.07 228.10/209.68

#278B9C HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#278B9C as Background:

The talk of winning our share is not the easy one of disengagement and flight, but the hard one of work, of short as well as long jumps, of disappointments, and of sweet success.

Roy Wilkins
<p style="background: #278B9C">…</p>

#278B9C as Text Color:

Success requires strenuous effort, but it's a proven fact statistically that most people are as lazy as they dare to be and still get by.

James Van Fleet
<p style="color: #278B9C">…</p>

#278B9C as Text Shadow:

You can't look at the competition and say you're going to do it better. You have to look at the competition and say you're going to do it differently.

Steve Jobs
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #278B9C">…</p>

#278B9C as Linear Gradient:

We're giving our freedoms away. The American experiment was about freedom. Freedom to be stupid, freedom to fail, freedom to succeed.

Glenn Beck
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #278B9C)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #278B9C?

RGB Value for #278B9C is rgb(39, 139, 156).

What is the RGB percentage of #278B9C?

RGB percentage for #278B9C is 15% Red 54% Green 61% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #278B9C?

CMYK Color Model of #278B9C is 75 Cyan 11 Magenta 0 Yellow 39 Black.

What is the HSL value of #278B9C?

HSL Value of #278B9C is 189°(degrees) Hue 60 Saturation 38 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #278B9C?

HSV Value of #278B9C is 189 Hue 75 Saturation 61 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #278B9C?

XYZ Color Model of #278B9C is 16.07, 21.29, 34.71.