#0038EF Hex Code
Color Name: Blue (RYB)
What is hex #0038EF Color?
The color name of hex code #0038EF is Blue (RYB). The RGB values are (0, 56, 239) which means it is composed of
0% red, 19% green and 81% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:77 Y:0 K:6. In the HSV/HSB scale, #0038EF has a hue of 226°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 94%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #0038EF Color Codes
| Color Name | Blue (RYB) |
| RGB Values | (0, 56, 239) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 77%, 0%, 6%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (226°, 100%, 94%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #0033FF |
| Inverse Color | #FFC710 [Mikado Yellow] |
| Closest Pantone® | 2728 C |
| Closest RAL | 5015 [Sky blue] |
| Complementary Color | #EFB700 [American Yellow] |
| #0038EF Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #626262 |
| Desaturated | #787878 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #3B3B3B |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #393939 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #7E7E7E |
Hex #0038EF Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #0038EF is #EFB700 which is called American Yellow. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #0038EF color is offered by #EFB700. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #0038EF are #4000EF and #00B0EF, called Electric Ultramarine and Vivid Cerulean, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #0038EF with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #0038EF are #EF3F00 (Red-Orange (X11)) and #B0EF00 (Spring Bud). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#0038EF triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #EF0038 (Red (Munsell)) and #38EF00 (Harlequin) along with #0038EF, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #0038EF has #EF0038 (Red (Munsell)), #EFB700 (American Yellow) and #00EFB7 (Sea Green (Crayola)). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #0038EF contains #EF00B0 (Fashion Fuchsia), #EFB700 (American Yellow) and #00EF40 (Malachite). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #0038EF Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #0038EF rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 0038EF Color
Tints
3360F2- 4D74F4
- 6688F5
- 809CF7
- 99AFF9
- B3C3FA
- CCD7FC
- E6EBFD
Tones
- 1A46D9
- 264ECE
- 3355C3
- 405CB8
- 4D63AC
- 5A6AA1
- 667296
- 73798B
Shades
- 002DBF
- 0027A7
- 00228F
- 001C78
- 001660
- 001148
- 000B30
- 000618
#0038EF Color Patterns
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#0038EF Gingham Checks
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#0038EF Honeycomb Pattern
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#0038EF Houndstooth Pattern
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#0038EF Plaid Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
