Color swatch image showing #188BB1 with RGB(24,139,177) values
Color swatch image showing #188BB1 with RGB(24,139,177) values

#188BB1 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #188BB1 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#188BB1 Color Information

#188BB1 RGB value is (24, 139, 177). The hex color red value is 24, green is 139, and blue is 177. Its HSL format shows a hue of 195°, saturation of 76 percent, and lightness of 39 percent. The CMYK process values are 86 percent, 21 percent, 0 percent, 31 percent.

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#188BB1 Color Meaning

Color #188BB1 radiates accessible optimism, democratic clarity, and forward-looking trust. Color #188BB1 is a bright, green-leaning azure that mirrors tropical shallows and clear summer skies. #188BB1 balances the warmth of cornflower with the precision of cyan—friendly without frivolity, bright without glare. In public sector and edtech design, #188BB1 hue signals openness and innovation, common in voter engagement, open-data platforms, and youth STEM initiatives. Psychological research shows #188BB1 increases perceived approachability in institutional contexts more effectively than navy or royal blue. In digital interfaces, color #188BB1 functions as a high-engagement primary. #188BB1 meets WCAG AA contrast standards against white for large text and against dark greys for body copy. #188BB1’s widely used in call-to-action buttons, educational dashboards, and civic apps where participation is key. Print reproduction is consistent across coated stocks, though #188BB1 requires bright white paper to preserve luminance. A/B tests confirm higher click-through rates when color #188BB1 replaces standard blue in public service campaigns. Symbolically, color #188BB1 represents clarity that includes. #188BB1 is not the blue of gatekeeping but of open doors—data shared, lessons taught, systems redesigned. In spiritual contexts, #188BB1 aligns with the throat chakra’s inclusive mode: communication that invites. Designers choose color #188BB1 when they want to signal optimism with integrity. Its brightness is bountiful, not blinding.

Color Conversion

Convert #188BB1 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
#188BB1
RGB
rgb(24, 139, 177)
HSL
hsl(195°, 76%, 39%)
CMYK
cmyk(86%, 21%, 0%, 31%)
HSV
hsv(195°, 86%, 69%)
XYZ
17.5451 21.8338 44.8846
Yxy
21.8338 0.2082 0.2591
Hunter Lab
46.7267 -1.3933 -2.9076
CIE-Lab
53.8502 -16.3858 -28.4165

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red24 / 255 (9%)
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue177 / 255 (69%)
69%

CMYK Values

Cyan86 / 100 (86%)
86%
Magenta21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Yellow0 / 100 (0%)
Key (Black)31 / 100 (31%)
31%

Color Variations

#188BB1 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

#188BB1 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 #188BB1 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.

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#188BB1

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.91:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #188BB1 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

#188BB1

protanopia

#4a4ba8

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #188BB1;

Text Color

color: #188BB1;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #188BB1;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #188BB140;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #188BB1;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #188BB1 0%, #0e536a 100%);

#188BB1 Color FAQs

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