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Cyan cornflower blue / #188bc2 Hex Color Code

#188bc2 Paint ChipThe color cyan cornflower blue with hexadecimal color code #188bc2 is a shade of cyan. In the RGB color model #188bc2 is comprised of 9.41% red, 54.51% green and 76.08% blue. In the HSL color space #188bc2 has a hue of 199° (degrees), 78% saturation and 43% lightness. This color has an approximate wavelength of 480.5 nm.

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#188bc2 linear gradient to complementary #9c743e

  1. #188bc2
  2. #5287ac
  3. #6c8396
  4. #7e7f80
  5. #8a7b6a
  6. #947855
  7. #9c743e

Monochromatic Colors

  1. #0073a8
  2. #007bb0
  3. #0083b9
  4. #188bc2
  5. #2a93cb
  6. #379cd4
  7. #43a4dd

Tones

  1. #188bc2
  2. #3b86b3
  3. #4d81a5
  4. #597c97
  5. #617789
  6. #68727b
  7. #6d6d6d

Tints and Shades

#188bc2 to white

  1. #188bc2
  2. #579dcc
  3. #7eb0d6
  4. #a0c3e1
  5. #c0d7eb
  6. #e0ebf5
  7. #ffffff / #fff

#188bc2 to black

  1. #188bc2
  2. #1e729f
  3. #205b7d
  4. #1e445c
  5. #192f3e
  6. #121b22
  7. #000000 / #000

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  2. Pantone / PMS

    1. ★ Process Blue CP
      #008cc6       ΔE = 0.757 / LRV ≈ 22.8%
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      #0091ce       ΔE = 2.549 / LRV ≈ 24.7%

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      #0f8dc6       ΔE = 0.827 / LRV ≈ 23.2%
    2. ★ Court Of Guard Chs-33
      #3a89b8       ΔE = 2.017 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

  4. Crayola

    1. ★ Gel Fx Blue
      #008ac4       ΔE = 0.870 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

  5. Opaltone / OMS

    1. ★ 6542
      #2d8abf       ΔE = 0.935 / LRV ≈ 22.5%
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      #2d8ab9       ΔE = 2.046 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

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    2. 2-34-5 Real Blue
      #2c89b5       ΔE = 3.072 / LRV ≈ 21.8%

  8. Cloverdale Paint

    1. ★ Soothing Sapphire / 7326
      #2c8bc3       ΔE = 1.388 / LRV ≈ 22.9%

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      #0087be       ΔE = 1.620 / LRV ≈ 21.0%

  11. Focoltone

    1. ★ 1077
      #0087c0       ΔE = 1.645 / LRV ≈ 21.1%
    2. 1113
      #008fd7       ΔE = 5.211 / LRV ≈ 24.5%

  12. Toyo Ink

    1. ★ 46浅葱
      #008dc1       ΔE = 1.794 / LRV ≈ 22.9%
    2. ★ CF10403
      #0091c9       ΔE = 2.221 / LRV ≈ 24.5%

  13. Disney

    1. ★ 3C-50-4 Home Town Hero
      #0088bc       ΔE = 1.854 / LRV ≈ 21.2%

  14. New Look

    1. ★ Party Hat / D20-03
      #0087c2       ΔE = 1.929 / LRV ≈ 21.2%
    2. Loop the Loop / D20-05
      #0096cd       ΔE = 4.092 / LRV ≈ 26.2%

  15. Sigma

    1. ★ Cool Blue / 5015
      #2185ba       ΔE = 2.200 / LRV ≈ 20.6%
    2. Cool Blue / S 3050-R90B
      #4181b1       ΔE = 4.245 / LRV ≈ 20.0%

  16. General Paint

    1. Constellation / CL 2246A
      #2d85b9       ΔE = 2.308 / LRV ≈ 20.8%
    2. Torea / CL 2285D
      #4990c3       ΔE = 3.634 / LRV ≈ 25.3%

  17. Sto

    1. 35201
      #3e8cc1       ΔE = 2.330 / LRV ≈ 23.6%

  18. Olympic

    1. King Triton B51-4
      #328cba       ΔE = 2.358 / LRV ≈ 23.0%
    2. Magical Merlin A52-5
      #2a96cc       ΔE = 4.132 / LRV ≈ 26.7%

  19. Nippon Paint

    1. True Blue / NP PB 1534 D
      #1886c1       ΔE = 2.439 / LRV ≈ 21.1%
    2. Blue Madonna / NP PB 1555 D
      #3385ab       ΔE = 4.999 / LRV ≈ 20.4%

  20. Otokar

    1. Scania Light Blue 1517603 / M151544
      #3f8ab7       ΔE = 2.448 / LRV ≈ 22.7%

  21. Dunn-Edwards

    1. Walker Lake / 103
      #3d87bb       ΔE = 2.573 / LRV ≈ 21.9%
    2. Splish Splash / 73
      #3194ce       ΔE = 3.856 / LRV ≈ 26.3%

  22. California Paints

    1. DE 5858 - Walker Lake
      #3d87bb       ΔE = 2.573 / LRV ≈ 21.9%
    2. DE 5844 - Splish Splash
      #3194ce       ΔE = 3.856 / LRV ≈ 26.3%

  23. Tollens

    1. T2004-2
      #428cc0       ΔE = 2.589 / LRV ≈ 23.7%
    2. T2002-1
      #2a98ca       ΔE = 5.131 / LRV ≈ 27.2%

  24. Model Master

    1. Model Master 2940
      #2784b7       ΔE = 2.619 / LRV ≈ 20.4%
    2. Model Master 2915
      #277fb3       ΔE = 4.423 / LRV ≈ 18.9%

  25. Dupont

    1. CAS525
      #0085b9       ΔE = 2.622 / LRV ≈ 20.3%
    2. CAS509
      #0086b3       ΔE = 4.255 / LRV ≈ 20.3%

  26. Natural Color System / NCS

    1. S 2050-B
      #2484b7       ΔE = 2.632 / LRV ≈ 20.3%
    2. S 2040-B
      #4c92ba       ΔE = 4.849 / LRV ≈ 25.6%

  27. Behr

    1. Royal Peacock 540B-7
      #0088b9       ΔE = 2.733 / LRV ≈ 21.1%
    2. 8603 Atlantis
      #5092c3       ΔE = 4.514 / LRV ≈ 26.2%

  28. Crown Diamond

    1. 7329-63 Zenith
      #4387b7       ΔE = 2.747 / LRV ≈ 21.9%
    2. 7331-53 Hussar Blue
      #478ab4       ΔE = 3.210 / LRV ≈ 22.8%

  29. Pratt & Lambert

    1. Anchor's Aweigh 25-10
      #008bbb       ΔE = 2.960 / LRV ≈ 22.1%
    2. Pyrenees Morn 26-13
      #2c81af       ΔE = 4.078 / LRV ≈ 19.3%

  30. Resene

    1. Sports Star B62-098-238
      #3d85b8       ΔE = 2.966 / LRV ≈ 21.2%

  31. Clark+Kensington

    1. Piano Blues / 35C-5
      #3885b2       ΔE = 3.009 / LRV ≈ 20.8%

  32. Glidden

    1. Quiet Night / PPG1239-5
      #3e8fbc       ΔE = 3.059 / LRV ≈ 24.3%
    2. Ship's Harbor / PPG1161-5
      #4f84af       ΔE = 4.335 / LRV ≈ 21.3%

  33. Sherwin-Williams

    1. Dynamic Blue - 6958
      #0192c6       ΔE = 3.117 / LRV ≈ 24.6%
    2. Dazzle - 6962
      #5287b9       ΔE = 4.653 / LRV ≈ 22.6%

  34. Bristol

    1. Great Barrier Reef / P124-C5
      #0093c9       ΔE = 3.127 / LRV ≈ 25.1%
    2. Freshwater Pearl / P110-C5
      #4e88ac       ΔE = 4.608 / LRV ≈ 22.2%

  35. Dulux

    1. 10BB 22/318
      #3e89b3       ΔE = 3.147 / LRV ≈ 22.2%
    2. 31BB 23/340
      #4a89bc       ΔE = 3.490 / LRV ≈ 23.0%

  36. Chrysler

    1. Bimini Blue
      #3484bb       ΔE = 3.246 / LRV ≈ 20.8%
    2. Sky Blue
      #4983ab       ΔE = 4.402 / LRV ≈ 20.6%

  37. Asian Paints

    1. Hidden Springs / 7358
      #2e86b2       ΔE = 3.265 / LRV ≈ 20.8%
    2. Deep Pool / 9206
      #0088cb       ΔE = 3.898 / LRV ≈ 21.9%

  38. Devoe Paint

    1. Wind Tick / 99BG 22/432
      #008ab9       ΔE = 3.297 / LRV ≈ 21.7%
    2. Ocean Floor / 30BB 23/291
      #5885ac       ΔE = 5.082 / LRV ≈ 21.8%

  39. Valspar Paint

    1. Star Gazer
      #4a8cbf       ΔE = 3.352 / LRV ≈ 24.0%
    2. Blue Burst
      #0896ce       ΔE = 4.013 / LRV ≈ 26.3%

  40. HKS

    1. HKS 40
      #0088b7       ΔE = 3.386 / LRV ≈ 21.0%
    2. HKS 46
      #0082bc       ΔE = 3.549 / LRV ≈ 19.6%

  41. Nerolac

    1. Danish Blue - 2412
      #0089cb       ΔE = 3.445 / LRV ≈ 22.2%
    2. Sailor's Dream - 2432
      #4c8aad       ΔE = 4.874 / LRV ≈ 22.7%

  42. Para

    1. Egyptian Blue / P5009-63D
      #0082bb       ΔE = 3.471 / LRV ≈ 19.6%
    2. Cobalt Ice / PF67
      #4681b1       ΔE = 4.565 / LRV ≈ 20.2%

  43. ICI Paints

    1. Jazzy Blue 10BB 27/290
      #4a8bb4       ΔE = 3.513 / LRV ≈ 23.2%
    2. Prelude Blue 31BB 23/340
      #3f81b5       ΔE = 4.450 / LRV ≈ 20.1%

  44. Kelly-Moore

    1. Hidden Springs / KM3151-3
      #3184b0       ΔE = 3.546 / LRV ≈ 20.3%

  45. Homebase

    1. Cobalt
      #2c94c7       ΔE = 3.603 / LRV ≈ 25.8%

  46. Scib Paints

    1. Hidden Springs / 7358
      #1a84b2       ΔE = 3.748 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  47. Vista Paint

    1. Hidden Springs
      #1a84b2       ΔE = 3.748 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  48. Berger

    1. Hidden Springs / 7358
      #1a84b2       ΔE = 3.748 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  49. Plascon

    1. Westerly B3-C2-1
      #5088b4       ΔE = 3.757 / LRV ≈ 22.6%
    2. Wonder Lake B2-A1-3
      #0080b0       ΔE = 4.804 / LRV ≈ 18.6%

  50. Levis

    1. Clear Blue B70
      #0081b8       ΔE = 3.781 / LRV ≈ 19.2%
    2. Clear Blue C60
      #1b80b8       ΔE = 4.178 / LRV ≈ 19.1%

  51. Loop

    1. Mets / LP-203
      #3e8eb7       ΔE = 3.844 / LRV ≈ 23.8%

  52. Benjamin Moore

    1. Utah Sky / 2065-40
      #1d95d1       ΔE = 3.903 / LRV ≈ 26.4%
    2. Finley Blue / CW-620
      #4681a9       ΔE = 4.798 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  53. Dutch Boy

    1. Sport
      #0081b5       ΔE = 3.923 / LRV ≈ 19.0%

  54. RAL

    1. RAL 250 50 40
      #0081b5       ΔE = 3.923 / LRV ≈ 19.0%
    2. RAL 5012 / Light Blue
      #0089b6       ΔE = 4.021 / LRV ≈ 21.3%

  55. Wattyl

    1. Skyways / E36W
      #0096cd       ΔE = 4.092 / LRV ≈ 26.2%
    2. Solomon Isle / E25W
      #417fb2       ΔE = 5.134 / LRV ≈ 19.5%

  56. Lascaux

    1. Cobalt blue cerulean / 144
      #0090d4       ΔE = 4.096 / LRV ≈ 24.7%

  57. Federal Standard

    1. Federal Standard 35183
      #2280b2       ΔE = 4.116 / LRV ≈ 19.0%
    2. Federal Standard 25183
      #2b7eb1       ΔE = 4.802 / LRV ≈ 18.6%

  58. Sikkens

    1. S3.56.42
      #0080b7       ΔE = 4.152 / LRV ≈ 18.9%
    2. S4.43.46
      #0085b0       ΔE = 5.031 / LRV ≈ 19.9%

  59. Porter Paints

    1. King Triton / 249-5
      #3984be       ΔE = 4.175 / LRV ≈ 21.1%
    2. Ship's Harbor / 349-5
      #4d83af       ΔE = 4.399 / LRV ≈ 20.9%

  60. Taubmans

    1. Blue Dart / T10 40B-2
      #4494c7       ΔE = 4.197 / LRV ≈ 26.5%
    2. Magical Merlin / T10 44C-1
      #1695c6       ΔE = 4.480 / LRV ≈ 25.7%

  61. Caparol

    1. 70 17 230 / Coelin 70
      #2880b0       ΔE = 4.216 / LRV ≈ 19.0%
    2. Iris 5
      #5490c4       ΔE = 4.997 / LRV ≈ 25.8%

  62. CIL

    1. Prelude Blue
      #4e88bc       ΔE = 4.292 / LRV ≈ 22.9%
    2. Indigo Sea
      #3784a9       ΔE = 5.231 / LRV ≈ 20.2%

  63. Brighto Paints

    1. 1-34-6 Mirage Lake
      #3296ce       ΔE = 4.325 / LRV ≈ 26.9%
    2. 1-34-7 Horizon Blue
      #0a7eb4       ΔE = 4.861 / LRV ≈ 18.3%

  64. Volkswagen

    1. Jamaica Blue
      #4694c2       ΔE = 4.425 / LRV ≈ 26.4%

  65. Graham & Brown

    1. Mater the Greater
      #337fb3       ΔE = 4.600 / LRV ≈ 19.1%

  66. Duron

    1. Impromptu
      #0193c2       ΔE = 4.634 / LRV ≈ 24.8%
    2. Dynamic Blue
      #0098d2       ΔE = 4.700 / LRV ≈ 27.1%

  67. Brillux

    1. 63.15.21
      #5189ad       ΔE = 4.639 / LRV ≈ 22.7%
    2. 66.18.21
      #008eb9       ΔE = 4.996 / LRV ≈ 22.8%

  68. GM / General Motors

    1. Blue
      #4781b1       ΔE = 4.641 / LRV ≈ 20.2%
    2. Sky Blue
      #4797ca       ΔE = 5.241 / LRV ≈ 27.7%

  69. Ford

    1. Light Blue
      #5591be       ΔE = 4.672 / LRV ≈ 25.9%
    2. Lauderdale Blue
      #5293c5       ΔE = 4.978 / LRV ≈ 26.7%

  70. AMC

    1. Medium Blue
      #087fb1       ΔE = 4.742 / LRV ≈ 18.4%
    2. Medium Blue
      #558cc0       ΔE = 4.973 / LRV ≈ 24.5%

  71. Coronado Paint

    1. 7326 - Soothing Sapphire
      #2280bc       ΔE = 4.807 / LRV ≈ 19.4%

  72. Humbrol

    1. 109 Ww1 Blue
      #4f82ad       ΔE = 4.816 / LRV ≈ 20.6%

  73. Ralph Lauren

    1. Montego Bay / RLIB218
      #427fac       ΔE = 4.914 / LRV ≈ 19.3%

  74. Johnstone's Paint

    1. Waterfall
      #0f94c2       ΔE = 5.004 / LRV ≈ 25.2%

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#188bc2 HTML / CSS Code Examples

#188bc2 foreground

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

Pablo Picasso
<p style="color: #188bc2">…</p>

#188bc2 background

The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web.

Pablo Picasso
<p style="background-color: #188bc2">…</p>

#188bc2 shadow

To create one's own world takes courage.

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<p style="text-shadow: 0.1em 0.1em 0.15em #188bc2">…</p>

Color Charts

Color Space Conversions

Decimal
1608642
Binary
00011000, 10001011, 11000010
Hexadecimal
#188bc2
LRV
≈ 22.6%
Closest short hex
#28b ΔE = 1.438
RGB
rgb(24, 139, 194)
RGBA
rgba(24, 139, 194, 1.0)
rg chromaticity
r: 0.067, g: 0.389, b: 0.543
RYB
red: 9.412%, yellow: 36.312%, blue: 76.078%
Android / android.graphics.Color
-15168574 / 0xff188bc2
HSL
hsl(199, 78%, 43%)
HSLA
hsla(199, 78%, 43%, 1.0)
HSV / HSB
hue: 199° (199.412), saturation: 88% (0.876), value: 76% (0.761)
HSP
hue: 199.412, saturation: 87.629%, perceived brightness: 49.300%
HSLuv (HUSL)
H: 237.911, S: 96.648, L: 54.608
Cubehelix
H: -166.787, S: 0.986, L: 0.434
TSL
T: -1.891, S: 0.365, L: 0.435
CMYK
cyan: 88% (0.876), magenta: 28% (0.284), yellow: 0% (0.000), key: 24% (0.239)
CMY
cyan: 91% (0.906), magenta: 45% (0.455), yellow: 24% (0.239)
XYZ
X: 19.343, Y: 22.552, Z: 54.362
xyY
x: 0.201, y: 0.234, Y: 22.552
CIELab
L: 54.608, a: -10.242, b: -36.925
CIELuv
L: 54.608, u: -34.963, v: -55.759
CIELCH / LCHab
L: 54.608, C: 38.319, H: 254.498
CIELUV / LCHuv
L: 54.608, C: 65.814, H: 237.911
Hunter-Lab
L: 47.489, a: -10.400, b: -34.629
CIECAM02
J: 42.638, C: 52.593, h: 235.223, Q: 128.649, M: 45.992, s: 59.791, H: 297.363
OSA-UCS
lightness: -10.269, jaune: -6.326, green: 4.240
LMS
L: 15.034, M: 25.004, S: 53.824
YCbCr
Y: 111.236, Cb: 169.165, Cr: 73.610
YCoCg
Y: 124.000, Cg: 15.000, Co: -36.500
YDbDr
Y: 110.885, Db: 125.065, Dr: 165.230
YPbPr
Y: 118.465, Pb: 40.725, Pr: -60.030
xvYCC
Y: 117.741, Cb: 163.774, Cr: 75.268
YIQ
Y: 110.885, I: -86.177, Q: -7.205
YUV
Y: 110.885, U: 40.901, V: -76.226
Munsell Color System
2.5PB 5/10 ΔE = 0.806
Brand Color
Dell ΔE = 2.960

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