#388DAD Hex Color Code
#388DAD
The Hexadecimal Color #388DAD is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #388DAD RGB value is rgb(56, 141, 173). RGB Color Model of #388DAD consists of 21% red, 55% green and 67% blue. HSL color Mode of #388DAD has 196°(degrees) Hue, 51% Saturation and 45% Lightness. #388DAD color has an wavelength of 496.59259nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #388DAD is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #388DAD is #38A. The Closest Color to #388DAD is #4682B4. Official Name of #388DAD Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #388DAD is 68 Cyan 18 Magenta 0 Yellow 32 Black and #388DAD CMY is 68, 18, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #388DAD is hsl(196,51,45, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(196, 68, 68). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #388DAD is 18.7, 22.91, 42.96.
Hex8 Value of #388DAD is #388DADFF. Decimal Value of #388DAD is 3706285 and Octal Value of #388DAD is 16106655. Binary Value of #388DAD is 111000, 10001101, 10101101 and Android of #388DAD is 4281896365 / 0xff388dad. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #388DAD is 0.221, 0.271, 0.271 and YIQ Color Space of #388DAD is 119.233, -60.9331, -8.0191. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #388DAD is 16.57, 25.99, 42.61. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #388DAD is 54.98, -15.14, -24.31. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #388DAD is 54.98, -32.57, -34.74. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #388DAD is 54.98, 28.64, 238.09. Hunter Lab variable of #388DAD is 47.86, -14.03, -19.71.
Graphic Percentage Representation of #388DAD
RGB Percentages of #388DAD
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 #388DAD
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 #388DAD
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 #388DAD
To get 25% Saturated #388DAD Color, you need to convert the hex color #388DAD 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 #388DAD 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 #388DAD
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 #388DAD
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 #388DAD
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 #388DAD to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #388DAD to it's the darkest color.
#388DAD Hex Code Space Conversions
| RGB | rgb(56, 141, 173) |
| RGB Percent | 21%, 55%, 67% |
| RYB | 56.0, 105.23, 173.0 |
| CMYK | 68, 18, 0, 32 |
| CMY | 68, 18, 0 |
| HSL | hsl(196, 51%, 45%) |
| HSLA | hsl(196, 51%, 45%, 1.0) |
| HSV | hsv(196, 68, 68) |
| XYZ | 18.7, 22.91, 42.96 |
| Hex8 Value | #388DADFF |
| Decimal Value | 3706285 |
| Octal Value | 16106655 |
| Binary Value | 111000,10001101,10101101 |
| Android | 4281896365 / 0xff388dad |
| HSLuv : HUSL | hsl(196, 51%, 45%) |
| xyY | 0.221, 0.271, 22.906 |
| YIQ | 119.233, -60.9331, -8.0191 |
| LMS | 16.57, 25.99, 42.61 |
| CieLAB | 54.98, -15.14, -24.31 |
| CieLUV : LCHuv | 54.98, -32.57, -34.74 |
| CieLCH : LCHab | 54.98, 28.64, 238.09 |
| Hunter Lab | 47.86, -14.03, -19.71 |
| YUV | 119.233, 26.45, -55.47 |
| YDbDr | 119.233, 80.91, 120.25 |
| YCbCr | 118.4, 154.65, 88.38 |
| YCoCg | 127.75, 114.5, 13.25 |
| YPbPr | 119.23, 30.34, -45.1 |
| Munsell Color System | 11271.65 229.50/219.33 |
#388DAD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples
#388DAD as Background:
Everyone who achieves success in a great venture, solves each problem as they came to it. They helped themselves. And they were helped through powers known and unknown to them at the time they set out on their voyage. They keep going regardless of the obstacles they met.
<p style="background: #388DAD">…</p>#388DAD as Text Color:
Before you lay a foundation on the cricket field, there should be a solid foundation in your heart and you start building on that. After that as you start playing more and more matches, you learn how to score runs and how to take wickets.
<p style="color: #388DAD">…</p>#388DAD as Text Shadow:
I don't think a manager should be judged by whether he wins the pennant, but by whether he gets the most out of the twenty-five men he's been given.
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #388DAD">…</p>#388DAD as Linear Gradient:
The power of fortune is confessed only by the miserable, for the happy impute all their success to prudence or merit.
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #388DAD)">…</div>FAQ:
What is the RGB value of #388DAD?
RGB Value for #388DAD is rgb(56, 141, 173).
What is the RGB percentage of #388DAD?
RGB percentage for #388DAD is 21% Red 55% Green 67% Blue.
What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #388DAD?
CMYK Color Model of #388DAD is 68 Cyan 18 Magenta 0 Yellow 32 Black.
What is the HSL value of #388DAD?
HSL Value of #388DAD is 196°(degrees) Hue 51 Saturation 45 Lightness.
What is the HSV value of #388DAD?
HSV Value of #388DAD is 196 Hue 68 Saturation 68 Value.
What is the XYZ Color Model of #388DAD?
XYZ Color Model of #388DAD is 18.7, 22.91, 42.96.