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#278BD8

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(39, 139, 216)

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Color Values

Color Space	Values
RGB	R: 39, G: 139, B: 216 (15%, 55%, 85%)
CMYK	C: 82%, M: 36%, Y: 0%, K: 15%
HSL	H: 206°, S: 69%, L: 50%
HSV	H: 206°, S: 82%, V: 85%
CIE-LAB	L: 55.94, a: -0.95, b: -47.25
CIE-LCH	L: 55.94, C: 47.26, H: 268.85
Hunter-Lab	L: 48.84, a: -4.98, b: -63.84
Web Safe	#3399cc
Complementary	#d87427

#278BD8 is a color with RGB values of 39 red, 139 green, and 216 blue (15%, 55%, 85% respectively). In the CMYK color space, it consists of 82% cyan, 36% magenta, 0% yellow, and 15% black. The color has a hue angle of 206°, 69% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

For web design purposes, the closest web-safe color is #3399cc. The complementary color is #d87427, which can be used to create high-contrast color combinations. This color can be effectively used in web design for text, backgrounds, borders, and other UI elements as demonstrated below.

Color Variations of #278BD8

Explore different variations of #278BD8 including shades, tints, and monochromatic colors. Each variation maintains the color's essence while offering different levels of intensity and brightness.

Shades

Darker variations created by mixing with black, perfect for creating depth and contrast

90% to 20% darkness

#030D15

#071B2B

#0B2940

#0F3756

#13456C

#175381

#1B6197

#1F6FAC

Tints

Lighter variations created by mixing with white, ideal for subtle and soft color schemes

10% to 80% lightness

#3C96DB

#52A2DF

#67ADE3

#7DB9E7

#93C5EB

#A8D0EF

#BEDCF3

#D3E7F7

Monochromatic Palette

Colors using the same hue with varying saturation and brightness, creating harmonious combinations

90% to 20% brightness scale

#D4E8F7

#A9D1EF

#7DB9E8

#52A2E0

#278BD8

#1F6FAD

#175382

#103856

Using Monochromatic Colors

Monochromatic color schemes are created using different shades, tints, and tones of #278BD8. This palette is perfect for creating depth and visual interest while maintaining color harmony. Ideal for minimalist designs, infographics, and professional presentations.

Colors Similar to #278BD8

Explore colors with RGB values close to #278BD8

#268BD8

RGB (38, 139, 216)

#2886E2

RGB (40, 134, 226)

#2D83D2

RGB (45, 131, 210)

#2C7DDC

RGB (44, 125, 220)

#138AD3

RGB (19, 138, 211)

#0C8AD8

RGB (12, 138, 216)

Color Schemes with #278BD8

Explore different color combinations and harmonies that work well with #278BD8.

Complementary Color

#278BD8 + #d87427

Analogous Color

#27d8cc + #278BD8 + #2732d8

Split Complementary Color

#d82732 + #278BD8 + #d8cc27

Triadic Color

#d8278a + #278BD8 + #8ad827

Tones of #278BD8

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, the less saturated colors have more gray mixed in, while the more saturated ones are closer to the pure color.