#388BC5 Hex Color Code

#388BC5

The Hexadecimal Color #388BC5 is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #388BC5 RGB value is rgb(56, 139, 197). RGB Color Model of #388BC5 consists of 21% red, 54% green and 77% blue. HSL color Mode of #388BC5 has 205°(degrees) Hue, 56% Saturation and 50% Lightness. #388BC5 color has an wavelength of 490.92593nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #388BC5 is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #388BC5 is #38C. The Closest Color to #388BC5 is #4682B4. Official Name of #388BC5 Hex Code is Curious Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #388BC5 is 72 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 23 Black and #388BC5 CMY is 72, 29, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #388BC5 is hsl(205,56,50, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(205, 72, 77). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #388BC5 is 20.94, 23.33, 56.21.
Hex8 Value of #388BC5 is #388BC5FF. Decimal Value of #388BC5 is 3705797 and Octal Value of #388BC5 is 16105705. Binary Value of #388BC5 is 111000, 10001011, 11000101 and Android of #388BC5 is 4281895877 / 0xff388bc5. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #388BC5 is 0.208, 0.232, 0.232 and YIQ Color Space of #388BC5 is 120.795, -68.0951, 0.4951. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #388BC5 is 16.24, 25.21, 55.66. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #388BC5 is 55.41, -5.82, -37.32. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #388BC5 is 55.41, -30.68, -57.03. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #388BC5 is 55.41, 37.77, 261.14. Hunter Lab variable of #388BC5 is 48.3, -7.14, -35.19.

#388BC5 - Curious Blue Color Image
#388BC5 - Curious Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #388BC5

RGB Percentages of #388BC5

21%
54%
77%

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 #388BC5

21.96%
42.45%
77.25%

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 #388BC5

72%
29%
0%
23%

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 #388BC5

To get 25% Saturated #388BC5 Color, you need to convert the hex color #388BC5 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 #388BC5 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 #388BC5

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 #388BC5

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 #388BC5

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 #388BC5 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #388BC5 to it's the darkest color.

#388BC5 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(56, 139, 197)
RGB Percent 21%, 54%, 77%
RYB 56.0, 108.25, 197.0
CMYK 72, 29, 0, 23
CMY 72, 29, 0
HSL hsl(205, 56%, 50%)
HSLA hsl(205, 56%, 50%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(205, 72, 77)
XYZ 20.94, 23.33, 56.21
Hex8 Value #388BC5FF
Decimal Value 3705797
Octal Value 16105705
Binary Value 111000,10001011,11000101
Android 4281895877 / 0xff388bc5
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(205, 56%, 50%)
xyY 0.208, 0.232, 23.335
YIQ 120.795, -68.0951, 0.4951
LMS 16.24, 25.21, 55.66
CieLAB 55.41, -5.82, -37.32
CieLUV : LCHuv 55.41, -30.68, -57.03
CieLCH : LCHab 55.41, 37.77, 261.14
Hunter Lab 48.3, -7.14, -35.19
YUV 120.795, 37.49, -56.85
YDbDr 120.795, 114.66, 123.23
YCbCr 119.74, 165.78, 87.4
YCoCg 132.75, 126.5, 6.25
YPbPr 120.79, 43.01, -46.22
Munsell Color System 11298.93 264.14/228.62

#388BC5 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#388BC5 as Background:

I didn't flee a dictator or swim an ocean to be an American like some do. I just thought long and hard about it.

Craig Ferguson
<p style="background: #388BC5">…</p>

#388BC5 as Text Color:

I trust you have seen the ocean. If you have, then you have witnessed the divine. How barren the ground is in comparison! If I could count the hours I have spent staring out at it! And yet those hours never feel lost. I cannot imagine how else I could refill them were I given a second chance.

David Ebershoff
<p style="color: #388BC5">…</p>

#388BC5 as Text Shadow:

Though they live far from the coast, they retain a great fascination and passion for the ocean. The sound of crashing waves, the smell of salt air, it affects them deeply and has inspired many of their lovliest songs. There is one that tells of this love, if you want to hear it.

Christopher Paolini
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #388BC5">…</p>

#388BC5 as Linear Gradient:

We don't go to the ocean for anything as simple as happiness, do we? We go there to feel alive. Like life, the ocean holds chance and change, grief and terror and beauty. It promises mortality, not peace.

Eileen Wilks
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #388BC5)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #388BC5?

RGB Value for #388BC5 is rgb(56, 139, 197).

What is the RGB percentage of #388BC5?

RGB percentage for #388BC5 is 21% Red 54% Green 77% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #388BC5?

CMYK Color Model of #388BC5 is 72 Cyan 29 Magenta 0 Yellow 23 Black.

What is the HSL value of #388BC5?

HSL Value of #388BC5 is 205°(degrees) Hue 56 Saturation 50 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #388BC5?

HSV Value of #388BC5 is 205 Hue 72 Saturation 77 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #388BC5?

XYZ Color Model of #388BC5 is 20.94, 23.33, 56.21.