#008ACC Hex Code
Color Name: Rich Electric Blue
What is hex #008ACC Color?
The color name of hex code #008ACC is Rich Electric Blue. The RGB values are (0, 138, 204) which means it is composed of
0% red, 40% green and 60% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:100 M:32 Y:0 K:20. In the HSV/HSB scale, #008ACC has a hue of 199°, 100% saturation and a brightness value of 80%.
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 #008ACC Color Codes
| Color Name | Rich Electric Blue |
| RGB Values | (0, 138, 204) |
| CMYK Values | (100%, 32%, 0%, 20%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (199°, 100%, 80%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #0099CC |
| Inverse Color | #FF7533 [Orange (Crayola)] |
| Closest Pantone® | Process Blue C |
| Closest RAL | 5015 [Sky blue] |
| Complementary Color | #CC4200 [Sinopia] |
| #008ACC Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #727272 |
| Desaturated | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #686868 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #717171 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #ACACAC |
Hex #008ACC Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #008ACC is #CC4200 which is called Sinopia. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #008ACC color is offered by #CC4200. 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 #008ACC are #0024CC and #00CCA8, called Medium Blue and Caribbean Green, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #008ACC 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 #008ACC are #CC0024 (Blood Orange) and #CCA800 (Chinese Gold). 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
#008ACC triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #CC008A (Medium Violet-Red) and #8ACC00 (Sheen Green) along with #008ACC, 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 #008ACC has #CC008A (Medium Violet-Red), #CC4200 (Sinopia) and #00CC42 (Dark Pastel Green). 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 #008ACC contains #A800CC (Purple (Munsell)), #CC4200 (Sinopia) and #24CC00 (Yellow-Green (Color Wheel)). 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 #008ACC Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #008ACC 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 008ACC Color
Tints
33A1D6- 4DADDB
- 66B9E0
- 80C5E6
- 99D0EB
- B3DCF0
- CCE8F5
- E6F3FA
Tones
- 1A88BD
- 2687B5
- 3386AE
- 4085A6
- 4D849E
- 5A8397
- 66828F
- 738188
Shades
- 006EA3
- 00618F
- 00537A
- 004566
- 003752
- 00293D
- 001C29
- 000E14
#008ACC Color Patterns
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#008ACC Gingham Checks
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#008ACC Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#008ACC Polka Dots Pattern
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#008ACC Honeycomb Pattern
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#008ACC Leaves Pattern
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#008ACC Houndstooth Pattern
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#008ACC Trellis Pattern
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#008ACC Plaid Pattern
#008ACC Color Interior Ideas
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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.
