#468BBD Hex Color Code

#468BBD

The Hexadecimal Color #468BBD is a contrast shade of Steel Blue. #468BBD RGB value is rgb(70, 139, 189). RGB Color Model of #468BBD consists of 27% red, 54% green and 74% blue. HSL color Mode of #468BBD has 205°(degrees) Hue, 47% Saturation and 51% Lightness. #468BBD color has an wavelength of 490.92593nm approximately. The nearest Web Safe Color of #468BBD is #6699CC. The Closest Small Hexadecimal Code of #468BBD is #48B. The Closest Color to #468BBD is #4682B4. Official Name of #468BBD Hex Code is Steel Blue. CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) of #468BBD is 63 Cyan 26 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black and #468BBD CMY is 63, 26, 0. HSLA (Hue Saturation Lightness Alpha) of #468BBD is hsl(205,47,51, 1.0) and HSV is hsv(205, 63, 74). A Three-Dimensional XYZ value of #468BBD is 20.94, 23.44, 51.55.
Hex8 Value of #468BBD is #468BBDFF. Decimal Value of #468BBD is 4623293 and Octal Value of #468BBD is 21505675. Binary Value of #468BBD is 1000110, 10001011, 10111101 and Android of #468BBD is 4282813373 / 0xff468bbd. The Horseshoe Shaped Chromaticity Diagram xyY of #468BBD is 0.218, 0.244, 0.244 and YIQ Color Space of #468BBD is 124.069, -57.1821, 0.9665. The Color Space LMS (Long Medium Short) of #468BBD is 17.04, 25.37, 51.08. CieLAB (L*a*b*) of #468BBD is 55.52, -6.3, -32.56. CieLUV : LCHuv (L*, u*, v*) of #468BBD is 55.52, -28.12, -49.22. The cylindrical version of CieLUV is known as CieLCH : LCHab of #468BBD is 55.52, 33.16, 259.05. Hunter Lab variable of #468BBD is 48.41, -7.52, -29.24.

#468BBD - Steel Blue Color Image
#468BBD - Steel Blue Color Image

Graphic Percentage Representation of #468BBD

RGB Percentages of #468BBD

27%
54%
74%

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 #468BBD

27.45%
44.58%
74.12%

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 #468BBD

63%
26%
0%
26%

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 #468BBD

To get 25% Saturated #468BBD Color, you need to convert the hex color #468BBD 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 #468BBD 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 #468BBD

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 #468BBD

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 #468BBD

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 #468BBD to it's lightest color and Color Shades of #468BBD to it's the darkest color.

#468BBD Hex Code Space Conversions

RGB rgb(70, 139, 189)
RGB Percent 27%, 54%, 74%
RYB 70.0, 113.68, 189.0
CMYK 63, 26, 0, 26
CMY 63, 26, 0
HSL hsl(205, 47%, 51%)
HSLA hsl(205, 47%, 51%, 1.0)
HSV hsv(205, 63, 74)
XYZ 20.94, 23.44, 51.55
Hex8 Value #468BBDFF
Decimal Value 4623293
Octal Value 21505675
Binary Value 1000110,10001011,10111101
Android 4282813373 / 0xff468bbd
HSLuv : HUSL hsl(205, 47%, 51%)
xyY 0.218, 0.244, 23.439
YIQ 124.069, -57.1821, 0.9665
LMS 17.04, 25.37, 51.08
CieLAB 55.52, -6.3, -32.56
CieLUV : LCHuv 55.52, -28.12, -49.22
CieLCH : LCHab 55.52, 33.16, 259.05
Hunter Lab 48.41, -7.52, -29.24
YUV 124.069, 31.94, -47.44
YDbDr 124.069, 97.7, 102.83
YCbCr 122.55, 160.19, 94.12
YCoCg 134.25, 129.5, 4.75
YPbPr 124.07, 36.64, -38.57
Munsell Color System 11317.16 238.68/229.23

#468BBD HTML/CSS Hex Color Code Examples

#468BBD as Background:

Make-up can only make you look pretty on the outside but it doesn't help if your ugly on the inside. Unless you eat the make-up.

Audrey Hepburn
<p style="background: #468BBD">…</p>

#468BBD as Text Color:

I realized that the deepest spiritual lessons are not learned by His letting us have our way in the end, but by His making us wait, bearing with us in love and patience until we are able to honestly to pray what He taught His disciples to pray: Thy will be done.

Elisabeth Elliot
<p style="color: #468BBD">…</p>

#468BBD as Text Shadow:

It does not matter what sixty-six percent of people do in any particular situation. All that matters is what you do.

John Elder Robison
<p style="text-shadow: 4px 4px 2px #468BBD">…</p>

#468BBD as Linear Gradient:

This is how you do it: you sit down at the keyboard and you put one word after another until its done. It's that easy, and that hard.

Neil Gaiman
<div style="background: linear-gradient(white, #468BBD)">…</div>

FAQ:

What is the RGB value of #468BBD?

RGB Value for #468BBD is rgb(70, 139, 189).

What is the RGB percentage of #468BBD?

RGB percentage for #468BBD is 27% Red 54% Green 74% Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #468BBD?

CMYK Color Model of #468BBD is 63 Cyan 26 Magenta 0 Yellow 26 Black.

What is the HSL value of #468BBD?

HSL Value of #468BBD is 205°(degrees) Hue 47 Saturation 51 Lightness.

What is the HSV value of #468BBD?

HSV Value of #468BBD is 205 Hue 63 Saturation 74 Value.

What is the XYZ Color Model of #468BBD?

XYZ Color Model of #468BBD is 20.94, 23.44, 51.55.