#3C40B8 Hex Color Code

#3C40B8

The Hexadecimal Color #3C40B8 is a contrast shade of Dark Slate Blue. #3C40B8 RGB value is rgb(60, 64, 184). RGB Color Model of #3C40B8 consists of 23% red, 25% green and 72% blue. HSL color Mode of #3C40B8 has 238°(degrees) Hue, 51% Saturation and 48% Lightness. #3C40B8 color has an wavelength of 470.14815nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #3C40B8 is #6666CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #3C40B8 is #44B. The Closest Color to #3C40B8 is #483D8B. Official Name of #3C40B8 Hex Code is Cerulean Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #3C40B8 is 67 Cyan 65 Magenta 0 Yellow 28 Black and #3C40B8 CMY is 67, 65, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #3C40B8 is hsl(238,51,48, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(238, 67, 72). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #3C40B8 is 12.35, 8.09, 46.25.
Hex8 Value of #3C40B8 is #3C40B8FF. Decimal Value of #3C40B8 is 3948728 and Octal Value of #3C40B8 is 17040270. Binary Value of #3C40B8 is 111100, 1000000, 10111000 and Android of #3C40B8 is 4282138808 / 0xff3c40b8. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #3C40B8 is 0.185, 0.121, 0.121 and YIQ Color Space of #3C40B8 is 76.484, -40.9396, 36.498. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #3C40B8 is 5.01, 5.33, 45.63. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #3C40B8 is 34.17, 37.0, -63.84. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #3C40B8 is 34.17, -7.34, -89.33. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #3C40B8 is 34.17, 73.79, 300.1. Hunter Lab variable of #3C40B8 is 28.44, 27.73, -76.5.

#3C40B8 - Cerulean Blue Color Image
#3C40B8 - Cerulean Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #3C40B8

RGB Percentages of #3C40B8

23%
25%
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 #3C40B8

23.53%
25.05%
72.16%

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 #3C40B8

67%
65%
0%
28%

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 #3C40B8

To get 25% Saturated #3C40B8 Color, you need to convert the hex color #3C40B8 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 #3C40B8 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 #3C40B8

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 #3C40B8

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 #3C40B8

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 #3C40B8 to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #3C40B8 to it's the darkest color.

#3C40B8 Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(60, 64, 184)
RGB Percent 23%, 25%, 72%
RYB 60.0, 63.88, 184.0
CMYK 67, 65, 0, 28
CMY 67, 65, 0
HSL hsl(238, 51%, 48%)
HSLA hsl(238, 51%, 48%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(238, 67, 72)
XYZ 12.35, 8.09, 46.25
Hex8 Value #3C40B8FF
Decimal Value 3948728
Octal Value 17040270
Binary Value 111100,1000000,10111000
Android 4282138808 / 0xff3c40b8
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(238, 51%, 48%)
xyY 0.185, 0.121, 8.087
YIQ 76.484, -40.9396, 36.498
LMS 5.01, 5.33, 45.63
CieLAB 34.17, 37.0, -63.84
CieLUV : LCHuv 34.17, -7.34, -89.33
CieLCH : LCHab 34.17, 73.79, 300.1
Hunter Lab 28.44, 27.73, -76.5
YUV 76.484, 52.91, -14.46
YDbDr 76.484, 161.76, 31.37
YCbCr 81.69, 181.3, 117.67
YCoCg 93.0, 122.0, -29.0
YPbPr 76.48, 60.67, -11.76
Munsell Color System 9120.36 476.78/247.50

#3C40B8 HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#3C40B8 as Background:

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.

Albert Einstein
<p style="background: #3C40B8">…</p>

#3C40B8 as Text Color:

It is a sad commentary of our times when our young must seek advice and counsel from 'Dear Abby' instead of going to Mom and Dad.

Abigail Van Buren
<p style="color: #3C40B8">…</p>

#3C40B8 as Text Shadow:

It's also helpful to realize that this very body that we have, that's sitting right here right now... with its aches and it pleasures... is exactly what we need to be fully human, fully awake, fully alive.

Pema Chodron
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #3C40B8">…</p>

#3C40B8 as Linear Gradient:

What I am actually saying is that we need to be willing to let our intuition guide us, and then be willing to follow that guidance directly and fearlessly.

Shakti Gawain
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #3C40B8)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #3C40B8?

RGB Value for #3C40B8 is rgb(60, 64, 184).

What is the RGB percentage of #3C40B8?

RGB percentage for #3C40B8 is 23% Red 25% Green 72% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #3C40B8?

CMYK Color Model of #3C40B8 is 67 Cyan 65 Magenta 0 Yellow 28 Black.

What is the HSL value of #3C40B8?

HSL Value of #3C40B8 is 238°(degrees) Hue 51 Saturation 48 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #3C40B8?

HSV Value of #3C40B8 is 238 Hue 67 Saturation 72 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #3C40B8?

XYZ Color Model of #3C40B8 is 12.35, 8.09, 46.25.