#278EBD Hex Color Code

#278EBD

The Hexadecimal Color #278EBD is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #278EBD RGB value is rgb(39, 142, 189). RGB Color Model of #278EBD consists of 15% red, 55% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #278EBD has 199°(degrees) Hue, 66% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #278EBD color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #278EBD is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #278EBD is #28B. The Closest Color to #278EBD is #4682B4. Official Name of #278EBD Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #278EBD is 79 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black and #278EBD CMY is 79, 25, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #278EBD is hsl(199,66,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 79, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #278EBD is 19.69, 23.45, 51.62.
Hex8 Value of #278EBD is #278EBDFF. Decimal Value of #278EBD is 2592445 and Octal Value of #278EBD is 11707275. Binary Value of #278EBD is 100111, 10001110, 10111101 and Android of #278EBD is 4280782525 / 0xff278ebd. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #278EBD is 0.208, 0.247, 0.247 and YIQ Color Space of #278EBD is 116.561, -76.4788, -7.1581. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #278EBD is 16.12, 26.27, 51.14. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #278EBD is 55.53, -12.48, -32.62. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #278EBD is 55.53, -34.79, -48.62. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #278EBD is 55.53, 34.93, 249.06. Hunter Lab variable of #278EBD is 48.43, -12.16, -29.3.

#278EBD - Boston Blue Color Image
#278EBD - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #278EBD

RGB Percentages of #278EBD

15%
55%
74%

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 #278EBD

15.29%
39.24%
74.12%

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 #278EBD

79%
25%
0%
26%

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 #278EBD

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

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 #278EBD

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 #278EBD

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

#278EBD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(39, 142, 189)
RGB Percent 15%, 55%, 74%
RYB 39.0, 100.07, 189.0
CMYK 79, 25, 0, 26
CMY 79, 25, 0
HSL hsl(199, 66%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(199, 66%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 79, 74)
XYZ 19.69, 23.45, 51.62
Hex8 Value #278EBDFF
Decimal Value 2592445
Octal Value 11707275
Binary Value 100111,10001110,10111101
Android 4280782525 / 0xff278ebd
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 66%, 45%)
xyY 0.208, 0.247, 23.449
YIQ 116.561, -76.4788, -7.1581
LMS 16.12, 26.27, 51.14
CieLAB 55.53, -12.48, -32.62
CieLUV : LCHuv 55.53, -34.79, -48.62
CieLCH : LCHab 55.53, 34.93, 249.06
Hunter Lab 48.43, -12.16, -29.3
YUV 116.561, 35.63, -68.05
YDbDr 116.561, 109.0, 147.5
YCbCr 116.11, 163.91, 79.4
YCoCg 128.0, 114.0, 14.0
YPbPr 116.56, 40.88, -55.32
Munsell Color System 11307.66 260.52/223.09

#278EBD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#278EBD as Background:

Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.

Mark Twain
<p style="background: #278EBD">…</p>

#278EBD as Text Color:

Hope begins in the dark, the stubborn hope that if you just show up and try to do the right thing, the dawn will come. You wait and watch and work: you don't give up.

Anne Lamott
<p style="color: #278EBD">…</p>

#278EBD as Text Shadow:

To love yourself as you are is a miracle, and to seek yourself is to have found yourself for now. And now is all we have, and love is who we are.

Anne Lamott
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #278EBD">…</p>

#278EBD as Linear Gradient:

Whatever you hold in your mind on a consistent basis is exactly what you will experience in your life.

Tony Robbins
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #278EBD)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #278EBD?

RGB Value for #278EBD is rgb(39, 142, 189).

What is the RGB percentage of #278EBD?

RGB percentage for #278EBD is 15% Red 55% Green 74% Blue.

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

CMYK Color Model of #278EBD is 79 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #278EBD?

HSL Value of #278EBD is 199°(degrees) Hue 66 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #278EBD?

HSV Value of #278EBD is 199 Hue 79 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #278EBD?

XYZ Color Model of #278EBD is 19.69, 23.45, 51.62.