#488C9A Hex Color Code

#488C9A

The Hexadecimal Color #488C9A is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #488C9A RGB value is rgb(72, 140, 154). RGB Color Model of #488C9A consists of 28% red, 54% green and 60% blue. HSL color Mode of #488C9A has 190°(degrees) Hue, 36% Saturation and 44% Lightness. #488C9A color has an wavelength of 500.37037nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #488C9A is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #488C9A is #489. The Closest Color to #488C9A is #4682B4. Official Name of #488C9A Hex Code is Smalt Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #488C9A is 53 Cyan 9 Magenta 0 Yellow 40 Black and #488C9A CMY is 53, 9, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #488C9A is hsl(190,36,44, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(190, 53, 60). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #488C9A is 17.88, 22.47, 33.96.
Hex8 Value of #488C9A is #488C9AFF. Decimal Value of #488C9A is 4754586 and Octal Value of #488C9A is 22106232. Binary Value of #488C9A is 1001000, 10001100, 10011010 and Android of #488C9A is 4282944666 / 0xff488c9a. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #488C9A is 0.241, 0.302, 0.302 and YIQ Color Space of #488C9A is 121.264, -45.0194, -10.0252. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #488C9A is 17.24, 25.77, 33.76. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #488C9A is 54.52, -17.48, -14.04. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #488C9A is 54.52, -29.26, -18.18. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #488C9A is 54.52, 22.42, 218.77. Hunter Lab variable of #488C9A is 47.4, -15.63, -9.29.

#488C9A - Smalt Blue Color Image
#488C9A - Smalt Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #488C9A

RGB Percentages of #488C9A

28%
54%
60%

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 #488C9A

28.24%
42.81%
60.39%

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 #488C9A

53%
9%
0%
40%

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 #488C9A

To get 25% Saturated #488C9A Color, you need to convert the hex color #488C9A 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 #488C9A 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 #488C9A

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 #488C9A

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 #488C9A

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 #488C9A to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #488C9A to it's the darkest color.

#488C9A Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(72, 140, 154)
RGB Percent 28%, 54%, 60%
RYB 72.0, 109.17, 154.0
CMYK 53, 9, 0, 40
CMY 53, 9, 0
HSL hsl(190, 36%, 44%)
HSLA hsl(190, 36%, 44%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(190, 53, 60)
XYZ 17.88, 22.47, 33.96
Hex8 Value #488C9AFF
Decimal Value 4754586
Octal Value 22106232
Binary Value 1001000,10001100,10011010
Android 4282944666 / 0xff488c9a
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(190, 36%, 44%)
xyY 0.241, 0.302, 22.465
YIQ 121.264, -45.0194, -10.0252
LMS 17.24, 25.77, 33.76
CieLAB 54.52, -17.48, -14.04
CieLUV : LCHuv 54.52, -29.26, -18.18
CieLCH : LCHab 54.52, 22.42, 218.77
Hunter Lab 47.4, -15.63, -9.29
YUV 121.264, 16.1, -43.22
YDbDr 121.264, 49.26, 93.68
YCbCr 120.14, 144.23, 97.13
YCoCg 126.5, 113.0, 13.5
YPbPr 121.26, 18.47, -35.14
Munsell Color System 11247.66 187.03/210.65

#488C9A HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#488C9A as Background:

Those of us who submitted or surrendered our ideas and dreams and identities to the 'leaders' must take back our rights, our identities, our responsibilities.

Maya Angelou
<p style="background: #488C9A">…</p>

#488C9A as Text Color:

No man is offended by another man's admiration of the woman he loves; it is the woman only who can make it a torment.

Jane Austen
<p style="color: #488C9A">…</p>

#488C9A as Text Shadow:

A person who doubts himself is like a man who would enlist in the ranks of his enemies and bear arms agains himself. He makes his failure certain by himself being the first person to be convinced of it.

Ambrose Bierce
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #488C9A">…</p>

#488C9A as Linear Gradient:

Don't be intimidated by what you don't know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.

Sara Blakely
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #488C9A)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #488C9A?

RGB Value for #488C9A is rgb(72, 140, 154).

What is the RGB percentage of #488C9A?

RGB percentage for #488C9A is 28% Red 54% Green 60% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #488C9A?

CMYK Color Model of #488C9A is 53 Cyan 9 Magenta 0 Yellow 40 Black.

What is the HSL value of #488C9A?

HSL Value of #488C9A is 190°(degrees) Hue 36 Saturation 44 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #488C9A?

HSV Value of #488C9A is 190 Hue 53 Saturation 60 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #488C9A?

XYZ Color Model of #488C9A is 17.88, 22.47, 33.96.