#3991BB Hex Color Code

#3991BB

The Hexadecimal Color #3991BB is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #3991BB RGB value is rgb(57, 145, 187). RGB Color Model of #3991BB consists of 22% red, 56% green and 73% blue. HSL color Mode of #3991BB has 199°(degrees) Hue, 53% Saturation and 48% Lightness. #3991BB color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #3991BB is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #3991BB is #39B. The Closest Color to #3991BB is #4682B4. Official Name of #3991BB Hex Code is Boston Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #3991BB is 70 Cyan 22 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black and #3991BB CMY is 70, 22, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #3991BB is hsl(199,53,48, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 70, 73). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #3991BB is 20.78, 24.71, 50.68.
Hex8 Value of #3991BB is #3991BBFF. Decimal Value of #3991BB is 3772859 and Octal Value of #3991BB is 16310673. Binary Value of #3991BB is 111001, 10010001, 10111011 and Android of #3991BB is 4281962939 / 0xff3991bb. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #3991BB is 0.216, 0.257, 0.257 and YIQ Color Space of #3991BB is 123.476, -65.9338, -5.5416. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #3991BB is 17.61, 27.63, 50.24. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #3991BB is 56.79, -12.55, -29.49. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #3991BB is 56.79, -33.15, -43.67. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #3991BB is 56.79, 32.05, 246.95. Hunter Lab variable of #3991BB is 49.71, -12.37, -25.65.

#3991BB - Boston Blue Color Image
#3991BB - Boston Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #3991BB

RGB Percentages of #3991BB

22%
56%
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 #3991BB

22.35%
42.93%
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 #3991BB

70%
22%
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 #3991BB

To get 25% Saturated #3991BB Color, you need to convert the hex color #3991BB 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 #3991BB 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 #3991BB

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 #3991BB

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 #3991BB

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 #3991BB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #3991BB to it's the darkest color.

#3991BB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(57, 145, 187)
RGB Percent 22%, 56%, 73%
RYB 57.0, 109.48, 187.0
CMYK 70, 22, 0, 27
CMY 70, 22, 0
HSL hsl(199, 53%, 48%)
HSLA hsl(199, 53%, 48%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 70, 73)
XYZ 20.78, 24.71, 50.68
Hex8 Value #3991BBFF
Decimal Value 3772859
Octal Value 16310673
Binary Value 111001,10010001,10111011
Android 4281962939 / 0xff3991bb
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 53%, 48%)
xyY 0.216, 0.257, 24.706
YIQ 123.476, -65.9338, -5.5416
LMS 17.61, 27.63, 50.24
CieLAB 56.79, -12.55, -29.49
CieLUV : LCHuv 56.79, -33.15, -43.67
CieLCH : LCHab 56.79, 32.05, 246.95
Hunter Lab 49.71, -12.37, -25.65
YUV 123.476, 31.25, -58.32
YDbDr 123.476, 95.59, 126.42
YCbCr 122.04, 159.49, 86.35
YCoCg 133.5, 122.0, 11.5
YPbPr 123.48, 35.85, -47.42
Munsell Color System 11409.48 237.99/222.92

#3991BB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#3991BB as Background:

The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness of the majority of mankind, a widely spread belief is more likely to be foolish than sensible.

Bertrand Russell
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#3991BB as Text Color:

Everything you've learned in school as "obvious" becomes less and less obvious as you begin to study the universe. For example, there are no solids in the universe. There's not even a suggestion of a solid. There are no absolute continuums. There are no surfaces. There are no straight lines.

R. Buckminster Fuller
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#3991BB as Text Shadow:

I think education is power. I think that being able to communicate with people is power. One of my main goals on the planet is to encourage people to empower themselves.

Oprah Winfrey
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#3991BB as Linear Gradient:

To each individual the world will take on a different connotation of meaning-the important lies in the desire to search for an answer.

T. S. Eliot
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FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #3991BB?

RGB Value for #3991BB is rgb(57, 145, 187).

What is the RGB percentage of #3991BB?

RGB percentage for #3991BB is 22% Red 56% Green 73% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #3991BB?

CMYK Color Model of #3991BB is 70 Cyan 22 Magenta 0 Yellow 27 Black.

What is the HSL value of #3991BB?

HSL Value of #3991BB is 199°(degrees) Hue 53 Saturation 48 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #3991BB?

HSV Value of #3991BB is 199 Hue 70 Saturation 73 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #3991BB?

XYZ Color Model of #3991BB is 20.78, 24.71, 50.68.