Color: #278B9C

#278B9C Color Information

#278B9C is a dark color. The closest websafe version is #278B9C. A complement of this color would be #9B3827, perceived brightness is 0.44, and the grayscale version is #626262.

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 189°,a saturation of 60%, and a lightness of 38%.The HSV representation shows a hue of 189°, a saturation of 75%, and a value of 61%.

In a RGB color space, #278B9C is composed of 15% red, 55% green and 61% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 75% cyan, 11% magenta, 0% yellow and 39% black.

In the Yxy color space, this color is represented as Y: 20.98, x: 0.2479, and y: 0.3339.

Color Code #278B9C

#278B9Crgb(39, 139, 156)

HEX

#278B9C

RGB

rgb(39, 139, 156)

HSL

hsl(189, 60%, 38%)

HSV

hsv(189, 75%, 61%)

CMYK

75%, 11%, 0%, 39%

XYZ

X: 15.58, Y: 20.98, Z: 26.28

Lab

L: 52.92, a: -24.73, b: -17.74

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Shades of Color #278B9C

Shades are created by darkening the original color #278B9C in equal steps from 0% to 90%. These shades are perfect for creating depth and contrast in your designs. Use them to add visual hierarchy or highlight specific elements in your projects.

Tints of Color #278B9C

Tints are created by lightening the original color #278B9C in equal steps from 0% to 90%, ending with pure white. These tints are ideal for creating soft backgrounds, subtle highlights, or cohesive UI elements that complement your designs.

#278B9Crgb(39, 139, 156)

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About #278B9C Color Code

In the HSL color space, this color has a hue angle of 189°, a saturation of 60%, and a lightness of 38%. The HSV representation shows a hue of 189°, a saturation of 75%, and a value of 61%.

HEX: #278B9C
RGB: rgb(39, 139, 156)
HSL: hsl(189, 60%, 38%)
HSV: hsv(189, 75%, 61%)
CMYK: 75.00% cyan, 11.00% magenta, 0.00% yellow, 39.00% black
XYZ: 15.58, 20.98, 26.28
Yxy: 20.98, 0.2479, 0.3339
Hunter Lab: 52.92, -24.73, -17.74
CIE-Lab: 52.92, -24.73, -17.74

In the XYZ color space, this color is represented as X: 15.58, Y: 20.98, Z: 26.28. The Yxy representation further refines this as Y: 20.98, x: 0.2479, and y: 0.3339.

In the Hunter Lab color space, this color is represented as L: 52.92, a: -24.73, and b: -17.74. Similarly, in the CIE-Lab color space, it is represented as L: 52.92, a: -24.73, and b: -17.74.

Use these color codes in your CSS, design tools, or anywhere you need to specify a color. You can also explore its shades and tints for more creative options.

Triadic Colors of #278B9C

Triadic colors are three colors evenly spaced around the color wheel, including #278B9C. They create vibrant and balanced color schemes, perfect for designs that need contrast and harmony.

#278B9C

#9B278A

#8A9B27

Analogous Colors of #278B9C

Analogous colors are adjacent to #278B9C on the color wheel. They create harmonious and visually pleasing designs, ideal for projects that need a cohesive look.

#279B72

#278B9C

#274F9B

Monochromatic Colors of #278B9C

Monochromatic colors are variations of #278B9C, including its shades, tints, and tones. They create elegant and minimalistic designs with a unified color theme.

Complementary Color of #278B9C

The complementary color of #278B9C is opposite it on the color wheel. Complementary colors provide strong contrast and are ideal for designs that need visual impact and attention.

#9B3827

CSS Examples of #278B9C

/* Using HEX */
body {
  background-color: #278b9c;
}

/* Using RGB */
body {
  background-color: rgb(39, 139, 156);
}

/* Using RGB with opacity */
body {
  background-color: rgba(39, 139, 156, 0.5);
}

/* Using HSL */
body {
  background-color: hsl(189, 60%, 38%);
}

/* Text color */
p {
  color: #278b9c;
}

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/* Box shadow */
div {
  box-shadow: 4px 4px #278b9c;
}

/* Border color */
.box {
  border: 4px solid #278b9c;
}

/* Text shadow */
h1 {
  color: #222;
  text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #278b9c;
}

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/* Background with text */
div {
  background: #278b9c;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

#278B9C

On Black Background

#278B9C

On White Background

#278B9C

HTML Examples of #278B9C

<!-- Using HEX -->
<div style="background-color: #278b9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using RGB -->
<div style="background-color: rgb(39, 139, 156); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using RGB with opacity -->
<div style="background-color: rgba(39, 139, 156, 0.5); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Using HSL -->
<div style="background-color: hsl(189, 60%, 38%); width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Text color -->
<p style="color: #278b9c;">This is a text example.</p>

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<!-- Box shadow -->
<div style="box-shadow: 4px 4px #278b9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Border color -->
<div style="border: 4px solid #278b9c; width: 100px; height: 100px;"></div>

<!-- Text shadow -->
<h1 style="color: #222; text-shadow: 2px 2px 0 #278b9c;">Text Shadow Preview</h1>

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<!-- Background with text -->
<div style="background: #278b9c; color: #fff; padding: 16px; border-radius: 8px;">
  #278B9C
</div>

#278B9C

On Black Background

#278B9C

On White Background

#278B9C

Related Colors of #278B9C

These colors are similar to #278B9C, with slight variations in hue. Use them to create harmonious designs or explore alternative shades for your projects.