#288EA3 Hex Color Code

#288EA3

The Hexadecimal Color #288EA3 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #288EA3 RGB value is rgb(40, 142, 163). RGB Color Model of #288EA3 consists of 15% red, 55% green and 63% blue. HSL color Mode of #288EA3 has 190°(degrees) Hue, 61% Saturation and 40% Lightness. #288EA3 color has an wavelength of 500.37037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #288EA3 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #288EA3 is #28A. The Closest Color to #288EA3 is #4682B4. Official Name of #288EA3 Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #288EA3 is 75 Cyan 13 Magenta 0 Yellow 36 Black and #288EA3 CMY is 75, 13, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #288EA3 is hsl(190,61,40, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(190, 75, 64). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #288EA3 is 17.16, 22.44, 38.07.
Hex8 Value of #288EA3 is #288EA3FF. Decimal Value of #288EA3 is 2657955 and Octal Value of #288EA3 is 12107243. Binary Value of #288EA3 is 101000, 10001110, 10100011 and Android of #288EA3 is 4280848035 / 0xff288ea3. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #288EA3 is 0.221, 0.289, 0.289 and YIQ Color Space of #288EA3 is 113.896, -67.5291, -15.0378. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #288EA3 is 16.03, 26.25, 37.79. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #288EA3 is 54.49, -21.25, -19.36. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #288EA3 is 54.49, -36.24, -26.06. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #288EA3 is 54.49, 28.75, 222.34. Hunter Lab variable of #288EA3 is 47.37, -18.24, -14.49.

#288EA3 - Boston Blue Color Image
#288EA3 - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #288EA3

RGB Percentages of #288EA3

15%
55%
63%

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 #288EA3

15.69%
37.55%
63.92%

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 #288EA3

75%
13%
0%
36%

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 #288EA3

To get 25% Saturated #288EA3 Color, you need to convert the hex color #288EA3 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 #288EA3 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 #288EA3

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 #288EA3

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 #288EA3

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 #288EA3 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #288EA3 to it's the darkest color.

#288EA3 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(40, 142, 163)
RGB Percent 15%, 55%, 63%
RYB 40.0, 95.76, 163.0
CMYK 75, 13, 0, 36
CMY 75, 13, 0
HSL hsl(190, 61%, 40%)
HSLA hsl(190, 61%, 40%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(190, 75, 64)
XYZ 17.16, 22.44, 38.07
Hex8 Value #288EA3FF
Decimal Value 2657955
Octal Value 12107243
Binary Value 101000,10001110,10100011
Android 4280848035 / 0xff288ea3
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(190, 61%, 40%)
xyY 0.221, 0.289, 22.439
YIQ 113.896, -67.5291, -15.0378
LMS 16.03, 26.25, 37.79
CieLAB 54.49, -21.25, -19.36
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.49, -36.24, -26.06
CieLCH : LCHab 54.49, 28.75, 222.34
Hunter Lab 47.37, -18.24, -14.49
YUV 113.896, 24.15, -64.83
YDbDr 113.896, 73.89, 140.52
YCbCr 113.82, 152.34, 81.7
YCoCg 121.75, 101.5, 20.25
YPbPr 113.9, 27.71, -52.71
Munsell Color System 11232.10 229.60/211.85

#288EA3 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#288EA3 as Background:

There is a terribly terrestrial mindset about what we need to do to take care of the planet-as if the ocean somehow doesn't matter or is so big, so vast that it can take care of itself, or that there is nothing that we could possibly do that we could harm the ocean...We are learning otherwise.

Sylvia Earle
<p style="background: #288EA3">…</p>

#288EA3 as Text Color:

When the polar ice caps melt, my recording studio will rise up like an ark, and I'll float off into the drowned world like a character from a J.G. Ballard novel.

Thomas Dolby
<p style="color: #288EA3">…</p>

#288EA3 as Text Shadow:

The ocean is 20 minutes away. Nature surrounds me 24/7. I wake up to the sounds of birds chirping. I also love that I can go out to dinner in jeans and flip-flops.

Jordana Brewster
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #288EA3">…</p>

#288EA3 as Linear Gradient:

I didn't grow up with money, but I grew up with a lot of space. All I did was surf. I was committed to the ocean. That's one thing about Australians; we have the capacity to embrace life.

Simon Baker
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #288EA3)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #288EA3?

RGB Value for #288EA3 is rgb(40, 142, 163).

What is the RGB percentage of #288EA3?

RGB percentage for #288EA3 is 15% Red 55% Green 63% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #288EA3?

CMYK Color Model of #288EA3 is 75 Cyan 13 Magenta 0 Yellow 36 Black.

What is the HSL value of #288EA3?

HSL Value of #288EA3 is 190°(degrees) Hue 61 Saturation 40 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #288EA3?

HSV Value of #288EA3 is 190 Hue 75 Saturation 64 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #288EA3?

XYZ Color Model of #288EA3 is 17.16, 22.44, 38.07.