#268cb3 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #268cb3 is composed of 14.9% red, 54.9% green and 70.2% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 78.8% cyan, 21.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 29.8% black. It has a hue angle of 196.6 degrees, a saturation of 65% and a lightness of 42.5%. #268cb3 color hex could be obtained by blending #4cffff with #001967. Closest websafe color is: #3399cc.

    • R 15
    • G 55
    • B 70
    RGB color chart
    • C 79
    • M 22
    • Y 0
    • K 30
    CMYK color chart

#268cb3 color description : Strong blue.

#268cb3 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #268cb3 has RGB values of R:38, G:140, B:179 and CMYK values of C:0.79, M:0.22, Y:0, K:0.3. Its decimal value is 2526387.

Hex triplet 268cb3 #268cb3
RGB Decimal 38, 140, 179 rgb(38,140,179)
RGB Percent 14.9, 54.9, 70.2 rgb(14.9%,54.9%,70.2%)
CMYK 79, 22, 0, 30
HSL 196.6°, 65, 42.5 hsl(196.6,65%,42.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.6°, 78.8, 70.2
Web Safe 3399cc #3399cc
CIE-LAB 54.471, -14.974, -28.577
XYZ 18.312, 22.421, 46.008
xyY 0.211, 0.258, 22.421
CIE-LCH 54.471, 32.263, 242.347
CIE-LUV 54.471, -34.811, -41.593
Hunter-Lab 47.351, -13.834, -24.462
Binary 00100110, 10001100, 10110011

Color Schemes with #268cb3

Complementary Color
Analogous Color
Split Complementary Color
Triadic Color
Tetradic Color
Monochromatic Color

Alternatives to #268cb3

Below, you can see some colors close to #268cb3. Having a set of related colors can be useful if you need an inspirational alternative to your original color choice.

Similar Colors

#268cb3 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #268cb3

This text has a font color of #268cb3.

<span style="color:#268cb3;">Text here</span>
#268cb3 background color

This paragraph has a background color of #268cb3.

<p style="background-color:#268cb3;">Content here</p>
#268cb3 border color

This element has a border color of #268cb3.

<div style="border:1px solid #268cb3;">Content here</div>
CSS codes
.text {color:#268cb3;}
.background {background-color:#268cb3;}
.border {border:1px solid #268cb3;}

Shades and Tints of #268cb3

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #000101 is the darkest color, while #f0f8fc is the lightest one.

Shade Color Variation
Tint Color Variation

Tones of #268cb3

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #696e70 is the less saturated color, while #059bd4 is the most saturated one.

Tone Color Variation

Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #268cb3 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #727272 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #63777f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7d87af Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7587bb Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #0096a1 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #5d89b0 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #5889b8 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #0d92a7 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population