#488BAB Hex Color Code

#488BAB

The Hexadecimal Color #488BAB is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #488BAB RGB value is rgb(72, 139, 171). RGB Color Model of #488BAB consists of 28% red, 54% green and 67% blue. HSL color Mode of #488BAB has 199°(degrees) Hue, 41% Saturation and 48% Lightness. #488BAB color has an wavelength of 494.7037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #488BAB is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #488BAB is #48A. The Closest Color to #488BAB is #4682B4. Official Name of #488BAB Hex Code is Steel Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #488BAB is 58 Cyan 19 Magenta 0 Yellow 33 Black and #488BAB CMY is 58, 19, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #488BAB is hsl(199,41,48, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(199, 58, 67). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #488BAB is 19.25, 22.78, 41.9.
Hex8 Value of #488BAB is #488BABFF. Decimal Value of #488BAB is 4754347 and Octal Value of #488BAB is 22105653. Binary Value of #488BAB is 1001000, 10001011, 10101011 and Android of #488BAB is 4282944427 / 0xff488bab. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #488BAB is 0.229, 0.271, 0.271 and YIQ Color Space of #488BAB is 122.615, -50.2069, -4.2121. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #488BAB is 17.09, 25.38, 41.57. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #488BAB is 54.85, -11.74, -23.33. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #488BAB is 54.85, -28.24, -33.55. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #488BAB is 54.85, 26.12, 243.29. Hunter Lab variable of #488BAB is 47.73, -11.53, -18.64.

#488BAB - Steel Blue Color Image
#488BAB - Steel Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #488BAB

RGB Percentages of #488BAB

28%
54%
67%

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 #488BAB

28.24%
43.91%
67.06%

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 #488BAB

58%
19%
0%
33%

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 #488BAB

To get 25% Saturated #488BAB Color, you need to convert the hex color #488BAB 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 #488BAB 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 #488BAB

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 #488BAB

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 #488BAB

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 #488BAB to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #488BAB to it's the darkest color.

#488BAB Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(72, 139, 171)
RGB Percent 28%, 54%, 67%
RYB 72.0, 111.96, 171.0
CMYK 58, 19, 0, 33
CMY 58, 19, 0
HSL hsl(199, 41%, 48%)
HSLA hsl(199, 41%, 48%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(199, 58, 67)
XYZ 19.25, 22.78, 41.9
Hex8 Value #488BABFF
Decimal Value 4754347
Octal Value 22105653
Binary Value 1001000,10001011,10101011
Android 4282944427 / 0xff488bab
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(199, 41%, 48%)
xyY 0.229, 0.271, 22.781
YIQ 122.615, -50.2069, -4.2121
LMS 17.09, 25.38, 41.57
CieLAB 54.85, -11.74, -23.33
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.85, -28.24, -33.55
CieLCH : LCHab 54.85, 26.12, 243.29
Hunter Lab 47.73, -11.53, -18.64
YUV 122.615, 23.8, -44.41
YDbDr 122.615, 72.81, 96.26
YCbCr 121.3, 151.99, 96.29
YCoCg 130.25, 121.5, 8.75
YPbPr 122.61, 27.31, -36.1
Munsell Color System 11270.36 211.05/222.63

#488BAB HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#488BAB as Background:

The man who backbites an absent friend, nay, who does not stand up for him when another blames him, the man who angles for bursts of laughter and for the repute of a wit, who can invent what he never saw, who cannot keep a secret -- that man is black at heart: mark and avoid him.

Marcus Tullius Cicero
<p style="background: #488BAB">…</p>

#488BAB as Text Color:

A generous friendship no cold medium knows, Burns with one love, with one resentment glows; One should our interests and our passions be, My friend must hate the man that injures me.

Homer
<p style="color: #488BAB">…</p>

#488BAB as Text Shadow:

We love everything on our own account; we even follow our own taste and inclination when we prefer our friends to ourselves; and yet it is this preference alone that constitutes true and perfect friendship.

Francois de La Rochefoucauld
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #488BAB">…</p>

#488BAB as Linear Gradient:

Love is like the wild rose-briar; Friendship like the holly-tree. The holly is dark when the rose-briar blooms, but which will bloom most constantly?

Emily Bronte
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #488BAB)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #488BAB?

RGB Value for #488BAB is rgb(72, 139, 171).

What is the RGB percentage of #488BAB?

RGB percentage for #488BAB is 28% Red 54% Green 67% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #488BAB?

CMYK Color Model of #488BAB is 58 Cyan 19 Magenta 0 Yellow 33 Black.

What is the HSL value of #488BAB?

HSL Value of #488BAB is 199°(degrees) Hue 41 Saturation 48 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #488BAB?

HSV Value of #488BAB is 199 Hue 58 Saturation 67 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #488BAB?

XYZ Color Model of #488BAB is 19.25, 22.78, 41.9.