#338BBA Hex Color Code

#338BBA

The Hexadecimal Color #338BBA is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #338BBA RGB value is rgb(51, 139, 186). RGB Color Model of #338BBA consists of 20% red, 54% green and 72% blue. HSL color Mode of #338BBA has 201°(degrees) Hue, 57% Saturation and 46% Lightness. #338BBA color has an wavelength of 493.44444nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #338BBA is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #338BBA is #38B. The Closest Color to #338BBA is #4682B4. Official Name of #338BBA Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #338BBA is 73 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #338BBA CMY is 73, 25, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #338BBA is hsl(201,57,46, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(201, 73, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #338BBA is 19.46, 22.71, 49.8.
Hex8 Value of #338BBA is #338BBAFF. Decimal Value of #338BBA is 3378106 and Octal Value of #338BBA is 14705672. Binary Value of #338BBA is 110011, 10001011, 10111010 and Android of #338BBA is 4281568186 / 0xff338bba. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #338BBA is 0.212, 0.247, 0.247 and YIQ Color Space of #338BBA is 118.046, -67.5403, -3.9856. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #338BBA is 15.93, 25.16, 49.34. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #338BBA is 54.77, -10.36, -32.07. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #338BBA is 54.77, -32.09, -47.85. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #338BBA is 54.77, 33.7, 252.1. Hunter Lab variable of #338BBA is 47.66, -10.51, -28.6.

#338BBA - Boston Blue Color Image
#338BBA - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #338BBA

RGB Percentages of #338BBA

20%
54%
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 #338BBA

20.0%
40.89%
72.94%

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 #338BBA

73%
25%
0%
27%

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 #338BBA

To get 25% Saturated #338BBA Color, you need to convert the hex color #338BBA 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 #338BBA 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 #338BBA

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 #338BBA

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 #338BBA

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 #338BBA to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #338BBA to it's the darkest color.

#338BBA Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(51, 139, 186)
RGB Percent 20%, 54%, 72%
RYB 51.0, 104.27, 186.0
CMYK 73, 25, 0, 27
CMY 73, 25, 0
HSL hsl(201, 57%, 46%)
HSLA hsl(201, 57%, 46%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(201, 73, 73)
XYZ 19.46, 22.71, 49.8
Hex8 Value #338BBAFF
Decimal Value 3378106
Octal Value 14705672
Binary Value 110011,10001011,10111010
Android 4281568186 / 0xff338bba
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(201, 57%, 46%)
xyY 0.212, 0.247, 22.712
YIQ 118.046, -67.5403, -3.9856
LMS 15.93, 25.16, 49.34
CieLAB 54.77, -10.36, -32.07
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.77, -32.09, -47.85
CieLCH : LCHab 54.77, 33.7, 252.1
Hunter Lab 47.66, -10.51, -28.6
YUV 118.046, 33.43, -58.82
YDbDr 118.046, 102.25, 127.5
YCbCr 117.38, 161.69, 85.99
YCoCg 128.75, 118.5, 10.25
YPbPr 118.05, 38.35, -47.82
Munsell Color System 11250.11 254.91/224.85

#338BBA HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#338BBA as Background:

I do an awful lot of scuba diving. I love to be on the ocean, under the ocean. I live next to the ocean.

James Cameron
<p style="background: #338BBA">…</p>

#338BBA as Text Color:

Why does the sea moan evermore? Shut out from heaven it makes its moan, It frets against the boundary shore; All earth's full rivers cannot fill The sea, that drinking thirsteth still.

Christina Rossetti
<p style="color: #338BBA">…</p>

#338BBA as Text Shadow:

Have you ever watched a crab on the shore crawling backward in search of the Atlantic Ocean, and missing? That's the way the mind of man operates.

H. L. Mencken
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #338BBA">…</p>

#338BBA as Linear Gradient:

Quoth the Ocean, "Dawn! O fairest, clearest, Touch me with thy golden fingers bland; For I have no smile till thou appearest For the lovely land.

Jean Ingelow
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #338BBA)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #338BBA?

RGB Value for #338BBA is rgb(51, 139, 186).

What is the RGB percentage of #338BBA?

RGB percentage for #338BBA is 20% Red 54% Green 72% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #338BBA?

CMYK Color Model of #338BBA is 73 Cyan 25 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #338BBA?

HSL Value of #338BBA is 201°(degrees) Hue 57 Saturation 46 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #338BBA?

HSV Value of #338BBA is 201 Hue 73 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #338BBA?

XYZ Color Model of #338BBA is 19.46, 22.71, 49.8.