#388cad Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #388cad is composed of 22% red, 54.9% green and 67.8% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 67.6% cyan, 19.1% magenta, 0% yellow and 32.2% black. It has a hue angle of 196.9 degrees, a saturation of 51.1% and a lightness of 44.9%. #388cad color hex could be obtained by blending #70ffff with #00195b. Closest websafe color is: #339999.

    • R 22
    • G 55
    • B 68
    RGB color chart
    • C 68
    • M 19
    • Y 0
    • K 32
    CMYK color chart

#388cad color description : Dark moderate blue.

#388cad Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #388cad has RGB values of R:56, G:140, B:173 and CMYK values of C:0.68, M:0.19, Y:0, K:0.32. Its decimal value is 3706029.

Hex triplet 388cad #388cad
RGB Decimal 56, 140, 173 rgb(56,140,173)
RGB Percent 22, 54.9, 67.8 rgb(22%,54.9%,67.8%)
CMYK 68, 19, 0, 32
HSL 196.9°, 51.1, 44.9 hsl(196.9,51.1%,44.9%)
HSV (or HSB) 196.9°, 67.6, 67.8
Web Safe 339999 #339999
CIE-LAB 54.671, -14.59, -24.797
XYZ 18.55, 22.613, 42.92
xyY 0.221, 0.269, 22.613
CIE-LCH 54.671, 28.771, 239.528
CIE-LUV 54.671, -32.212, -35.546
Hunter-Lab 47.553, -13.586, -20.227
Binary 00111000, 10001100, 10101101

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Alternatives to #388cad

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#388cad Preview

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #388cad

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, #03080a is the darkest color, while #fafdfd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #388cad

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6d7578 is the less saturated color, while #03a3e2 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #388cad 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
  • #777777 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #6a7b82 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #7f87aa Protanopia 1% of men
  • #7b87b5 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #3595a0 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #6589ab Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #6289b2 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #3691a4 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population