#338EB9 Hex Code
Color Name: Steel Blue
What is hex #338EB9 Color?
The color name of hex code #338EB9 is Steel Blue. The RGB values are (51, 142, 185) which means it is composed of
13% red, 38% green and 49% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:72 M:23 Y:0 K:28. In the HSV/HSB scale, #338EB9 has a hue of 199°, 72% saturation and a brightness value of 73%.
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 #338EB9 Color Codes
| Color Name | Steel Blue |
| RGB Values | (51, 142, 185) |
| CMYK Values | (72%, 23%, 0%, 28%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (199°, 72%, 73%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #3399CC |
| Inverse Color | #CC7146 [Copper Red] |
| Closest Pantone® | 7689 C |
| Closest RAL | 5012 [Light blue] |
| Complementary Color | #B95E33 [Ruddy Brown] |
| #338EB9 Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #7E7E7E |
| Desaturated | #767676 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #777777 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #7E7E7E |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #B4B4B4 |
Hex #338EB9 Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #338EB9 is #B95E33 which is called Ruddy Brown. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #338EB9 color is offered by #B95E33. 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 #338EB9 are #334BB9 and #33B9A1, called Violet-Blue and Keppel, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #338EB9 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 #338EB9 are #B9334B (Dingy Dungeon) and #B9A133 (Brass). 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
#338EB9 triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #B9338E (Fandango) and #8EB933 (Yellow-Green) along with #338EB9, 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 #338EB9 has #B9338E (Fandango), #B95E33 (Ruddy Brown) and #33B95E (Medium Sea 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 #338EB9 contains #A133B9 (Dark Orchid), #B95E33 (Ruddy Brown) and #4BB933 (American Green). 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 #338EB9 Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #338EB9 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 338EB9 Color
Tints
5CA5C7- 70B0CE
- 85BBD5
- 99C7DC
- ADD2E3
- C2DDEA
- D6E8F1
- EBF4F8
Tones
- 428BAE
- 4A8AA8
- 5288A2
- 5A879D
- 618697
- 698491
- 71838B
- 788186
Shades
- 297294
- 246382
- 1F556F
- 1A475D
- 14394A
- 0F2B38
- 0A1C25
- 050E13
#338EB9 Color Patterns
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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.
