#308AAD Hex Color Code

#308AAD

The Hexadecimal Color #308AAD is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #308AAD RGB value is rgb(48, 138, 173). RGB Color Model of #308AAD consists of 18% red, 54% green and 67% blue. HSL color Mode of #308AAD has 197°(degrees) Hue, 57% Saturation and 43% Lightness. #308AAD color has an wavelength of 495.96296nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #308AAD is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #308AAD is #38A. The Closest Color to #308AAD is #4682B4. Official Name of #308AAD Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #308AAD is 72 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 32 Black and #308AAD CMY is 72, 20, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #308AAD is hsl(197,57,43, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(197, 72, 68). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #308AAD is 17.85, 21.82, 42.8.
Hex8 Value of #308AAD is #308AADFF. Decimal Value of #308AAD is 3181229 and Octal Value of #308AAD is 14105255. Binary Value of #308AAD is 110000, 10001010, 10101101 and Android of #308AAD is 4281371309 / 0xff308aad. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #308AAD is 0.216, 0.265, 0.265 and YIQ Color Space of #308AAD is 115.08, -64.8765, -8.143. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #308AAD is 15.5, 24.74, 42.44. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #308AAD is 53.84, -14.68, -26.1. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #308AAD is 53.84, -32.94, -37.55. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #308AAD is 53.84, 29.95, 240.64. Hunter Lab variable of #308AAD is 46.71, -13.54, -21.63.

#308AAD - Boston Blue Color Image
#308AAD - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #308AAD

RGB Percentages of #308AAD

18%
54%
67%

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 #308AAD

18.82%
39.34%
67.84%

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 #308AAD

72%
20%
0%
32%

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 #308AAD

To get 25% Saturated #308AAD Color, you need to convert the hex color #308AAD 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 #308AAD 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 #308AAD

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 #308AAD

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 #308AAD

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 #308AAD to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #308AAD to it's the darkest color.

#308AAD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(48, 138, 173)
RGB Percent 18%, 54%, 67%
RYB 48.0, 100.33, 173.0
CMYK 72, 20, 0, 32
CMY 72, 20, 0
HSL hsl(197, 57%, 43%)
HSLA hsl(197, 57%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(197, 72, 68)
XYZ 17.85, 21.82, 42.8
Hex8 Value #308AADFF
Decimal Value 3181229
Octal Value 14105255
Binary Value 110000,10001010,10101101
Android 4281371309 / 0xff308aad
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(197, 57%, 43%)
xyY 0.216, 0.265, 21.82
YIQ 115.08, -64.8765, -8.143
LMS 15.5, 24.74, 42.44
CieLAB 53.84, -14.68, -26.1
CieLUV : LCHuv 53.84, -32.94, -37.55
CieLCH : LCHab 53.84, 29.95, 240.64
Hunter Lab 46.71, -13.54, -21.63
YUV 115.08, 28.49, -58.85
YDbDr 115.08, 87.15, 127.57
YCbCr 114.83, 156.71, 85.97
YCoCg 124.25, 110.5, 13.75
YPbPr 115.08, 32.69, -47.85
Munsell Color System 11177.38 243.18/220.18

#308AAD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#308AAD as Background:

The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widely spread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.

Bertrand Russell
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#308AAD as Text Color:

Everything you've learned in school as "obvious" becomes less and less obvious as you begin to study the universe. For example, there are no solids in the universe. There's not even a suggestion of a solid. There are no absolute continuums. There are no surfaces. There are no straight lines.

R. Buckminster Fuller
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#308AAD as Text Shadow:

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves.

Oprah Winfrey
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#308AAD as Linear Gradient:

To each individual the world will take on a different connotation of meaning-the important lies in the desire to search for an answer.

T. S. Eliot
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #308AAD?

RGB Value for #308AAD is rgb(48, 138, 173).

What is the RGB percentage of #308AAD?

RGB percentage for #308AAD is 18% Red 54% Green 67% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #308AAD?

CMYK Color Model of #308AAD is 72 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 32 Black.

What is the HSL value of #308AAD?

HSL Value of #308AAD is 197°(degrees) Hue 57 Saturation 43 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #308AAD?

HSV Value of #308AAD is 197 Hue 72 Saturation 68 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #308AAD?

XYZ Color Model of #308AAD is 17.85, 21.82, 42.8.