#188BA3 Color Meaning and Information

#188BA3 Color Information

#188BA3 RGB value is (24, 139, 163). The hex color red value is 24, green is 139, and blue is 163. Its HSL format shows a hue of 190°, saturation of 74 percent, and lightness of37 percent. The CMYK process values are 85 percent, 15 percent, 0 percent, 36percent.

#188BA3

rgb(24, 139, 163)

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#188BA3 Color Meaning

Color #188BA3 conveys clarity, intellectual depth, and composed energy. In color psychology, #188BA3 encourages analytical thinking, emotional stability, and reflective focus. Across cultures and history, Blue Munsell (#188BA3) has been used in design, scientific visualization, and textiles, representing precision, trust, and thoughtful expression. From a spiritual perspective, Blue Munsell (#188BA3) embodies deliberate awareness, measured insight, and grounded perception. #188BA3 promotes thoughtful engagement and reflective decision making.

Color Conversion

Convert #188BA3 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX

#188BA3

RGB

rgb(24, 139, 163)

HSL

hsl(190°, 74%, 37%)

CMYK

cmyk(85%, 15%, 0%, 36%)

HSV

hsv(190°, 85%, 64%)

XYZ

16.2202 21.3038 37.9075

Yxy

21.3038 0.2150 0.2824

Hunter Lab

46.1560 -1.7287 -2.0014

CIE-Lab

53.2804 -21.2845 -21.2481

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red24 / 255 (9%)

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue163 / 255 (64%)

64%

CMYK Values

Cyan85 / 100 (85%)

85%

Magenta15 / 100 (15%)

15%

Yellow0 / 100 (0%)

Key (Black)36 / 100 (36%)

36%

Color Variations

#188BA3 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#188BA3 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #188BA3 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#188BA3

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.99:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.99:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #188BA3 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#188BA3

protanopia

#4a4b9d

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #188BA3;

Text Color

color: #188BA3;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #188BA3;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #188BA340;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #188BA3;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #188BA3 0%, #0f5664 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #188BA3 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.