#308DB8 Hex Color Code

#308DB8

The Hexadecimal Color #308DB8 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #308DB8 RGB value is rgb(48, 141, 184). RGB Color Model of #308DB8 consists of 18% red, 55% green and 72% blue. HSL color Mode of #308DB8 has 199°(degrees) Hue, 59% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #308DB8 color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #308DB8 is #3399CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #308DB8 is #38B. The Closest Color to #308DB8 is #4682B4. Official Name of #308DB8 Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #308DB8 is 74 Cyan 23 Magenta 0 Yellow 28 Black and #308DB8 CMY is 74, 23, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #308DB8 is hsl(199,59,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 74, 72). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #308DB8 is 19.39, 23.14, 48.78.
Hex8 Value of #308DB8 is #308DB8FF. Decimal Value of #308DB8 is 3182008 and Octal Value of #308DB8 is 14106670. Binary Value of #308DB8 is 110000, 10001101, 10111000 and Android of #308DB8 is 4281372088 / 0xff308db8. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #308DB8 is 0.212, 0.253, 0.253 and YIQ Color Space of #308DB8 is 118.095, -69.2346, -6.2879. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #308DB8 is 16.23, 25.93, 48.34. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #308DB8 is 55.22, -12.63, -30.25. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #308DB8 is 55.22, -33.45, -44.68. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #308DB8 is 55.22, 32.78, 247.34. Hunter Lab variable of #308DB8 is 48.1, -12.23, -26.45.

#308DB8 - Boston Blue Color Image
#308DB8 - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #308DB8

RGB Percentages of #308DB8

18%
55%
72%

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 #308DB8

18.82%
40.48%
72.16%

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 #308DB8

74%
23%
0%
28%

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 #308DB8

To get 25% Saturated #308DB8 Color, you need to convert the hex color #308DB8 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 #308DB8 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 #308DB8

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 #308DB8

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 #308DB8

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 #308DB8 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #308DB8 to it's the darkest color.

#308DB8 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(48, 141, 184)
RGB Percent 18%, 55%, 72%
RYB 48.0, 103.23, 184.0
CMYK 74, 23, 0, 28
CMY 74, 23, 0
HSL hsl(199, 59%, 45%)
HSLA hsl(199, 59%, 45%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 74, 72)
XYZ 19.39, 23.14, 48.78
Hex8 Value #308DB8FF
Decimal Value 3182008
Octal Value 14106670
Binary Value 110000,10001101,10111000
Android 4281372088 / 0xff308db8
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 59%, 45%)
xyY 0.212, 0.253, 23.137
YIQ 118.095, -69.2346, -6.2879
LMS 16.23, 25.93, 48.34
CieLAB 55.22, -12.63, -30.25
CieLUV : LCHuv 55.22, -33.45, -44.68
CieLCH : LCHab 55.22, 32.78, 247.34
Hunter Lab 48.1, -12.23, -26.45
YUV 118.095, 32.42, -61.5
YDbDr 118.095, 99.17, 133.3
YCbCr 117.42, 160.67, 84.08
YCoCg 128.5, 116.0, 12.5
YPbPr 118.09, 37.19, -50.0
Munsell Color System 11285.10 250.50/222.81

#308DB8 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#308DB8 as Background:

Love, whether newly born, or aroused from a deathlike slumber, must always create sunshine, filling the heart so full of radiance, this it overflows upon the outward world.

Nathaniel Hawthorne
<p style="background: #308DB8">…</p>

#308DB8 as Text Color:

Regret for the things we did can be tempered by time; it is regret for the things we did not do that is inconsolable.

Sydney J. Harris
<p style="color: #308DB8">…</p>

#308DB8 as Text Shadow:

We really have to understand the person we want to love. If our love is only a will to possess, it is not love. If we only think of ourselves, if we know only our own needs and ignore the needs of the other person, we cannot love.

Nhat Hanh
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #308DB8">…</p>

#308DB8 as Linear Gradient:

A bell's not a bell 'til you ring it, A song's not a song 'til you sing it, Love in your heart wasn't put there to stay, Love isn't love 'til you give it away!

Oscar Hammerstein II
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #308DB8)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #308DB8?

RGB Value for #308DB8 is rgb(48, 141, 184).

What is the RGB percentage of #308DB8?

RGB percentage for #308DB8 is 18% Red 55% Green 72% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #308DB8?

CMYK Color Model of #308DB8 is 74 Cyan 23 Magenta 0 Yellow 28 Black.

What is the HSL value of #308DB8?

HSL Value of #308DB8 is 199°(degrees) Hue 59 Saturation 45 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #308DB8?

HSV Value of #308DB8 is 199 Hue 74 Saturation 72 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #308DB8?

XYZ Color Model of #308DB8 is 19.39, 23.14, 48.78.