#3496BB Hex Color Code

#3496BB

The Hexadecimal Color #3496BB is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #3496BB RGB value is rgb(52, 150, 187). RGB Color Model of #3496BB consists of 20% red, 58% green and 73% blue. HSL color Mode of #3496BB has 196°(degrees) Hue, 56% Saturation and 47% Lightness. #3496BB color has an wavelength of 496.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #3496BB is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #3496BB is #39B. The Closest Color to #3496BB is #4682B4. Official Name of #3496BB Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #3496BB is 72 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #3496BB CMY is 72, 20, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #3496BB is hsl(196,56,47, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(196, 72, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #3496BB is 21.29, 26.13, 50.93.
Hex8 Value of #3496BB is #3496BBFF. Decimal Value of #3496BB is 3446459 and Octal Value of #3496BB is 15113273. Binary Value of #3496BB is 110100, 10010110, 10111011 and Android of #3496BB is 4281636539 / 0xff3496bb. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #3496BB is 0.216, 0.266, 0.266 and YIQ Color Space of #3496BB is 124.916, -70.2863, -9.2126. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #3496BB is 18.56, 29.69, 50.5. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #3496BB is 58.16, -16.0, -27.39. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #3496BB is 58.16, -35.83, -39.98. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #3496BB is 58.16, 31.72, 239.71. Hunter Lab variable of #3496BB is 51.12, -15.11, -23.29.

#3496BB - Boston Blue Color Image
#3496BB - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #3496BB

RGB Percentages of #3496BB

20%
58%
73%

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 #3496BB

20.39%
42.66%
73.33%

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 #3496BB

72%
20%
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 #3496BB

To get 25% Saturated #3496BB Color, you need to convert the hex color #3496BB 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 #3496BB 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 #3496BB

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 #3496BB

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 #3496BB

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 #3496BB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #3496BB to it's the darkest color.

#3496BB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(52, 150, 187)
RGB Percent 20%, 58%, 73%
RYB 52.0, 108.78, 187.0
CMYK 72, 20, 0, 27
CMY 72, 20, 0
HSL hsl(196, 56%, 47%)
HSLA hsl(196, 56%, 47%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(196, 72, 73)
XYZ 21.29, 26.13, 50.93
Hex8 Value #3496BBFF
Decimal Value 3446459
Octal Value 15113273
Binary Value 110100,10010110,10111011
Android 4281636539 / 0xff3496bb
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(196, 56%, 47%)
xyY 0.216, 0.266, 26.128
YIQ 124.916, -70.2863, -9.2126
LMS 18.56, 29.69, 50.5
CieLAB 58.16, -16.0, -27.39
CieLUV : LCHuv 58.16, -35.83, -39.98
CieLCH : LCHab 58.16, 31.72, 239.71
Hunter Lab 51.12, -15.11, -23.29
YUV 124.916, 30.54, -63.97
YDbDr 124.916, 93.42, 138.66
YCbCr 123.28, 158.78, 82.31
YCoCg 134.75, 119.5, 15.25
YPbPr 124.92, 35.04, -52.01
Munsell Color System 11511.33 232.53/219.58

#3496BB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#3496BB as Background:

I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back.

Maya Angelou
<p style="background: #3496BB">…</p>

#3496BB as Text Color:

It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts.

Dalai Lama
<p style="color: #3496BB">…</p>

#3496BB as Text Shadow:

Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.

Aristotle
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #3496BB">…</p>

#3496BB as Linear Gradient:

All careers go up and down like friendships, like marriages, like anything else, and you can't bat a thousand all the time.

Julie Andrews
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #3496BB?

RGB Value for #3496BB is rgb(52, 150, 187).

What is the RGB percentage of #3496BB?

RGB percentage for #3496BB is 20% Red 58% Green 73% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #3496BB?

CMYK Color Model of #3496BB is 72 Cyan 20 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #3496BB?

HSL Value of #3496BB is 196°(degrees) Hue 56 Saturation 47 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #3496BB?

HSV Value of #3496BB is 196 Hue 72 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #3496BB?

XYZ Color Model of #3496BB is 21.29, 26.13, 50.93.