#399cb1 - Boston Blue Hex Color Code

#399CB1 (Boston Blue) - RGB 57, 156, 177 Color Information

#399cb1 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 39, 9C, B1
RGB Decimal 57, 156, 177
RGB Octal 71, 234, 261
RGB Percent 22.4%, 61.2%, 69.4%
RGB Binary 111001, 10011100, 10110001
CMY 0.776, 0.388, 0.306
CMYK 68, 12, 0, 31

Percentages of Color #399CB1

R 22.4%
G 61.2%
B 69.4%
RGB Percentages of Color #399cb1
C 68%
M 12%
Y 0%
K 31%
CMYK Percentages of Color #399cb1

Color spaces of #399CB1 Boston Blue - RGB(57, 156, 177)

HSV (or HSB) 191°, 68°, 69°
HSL 191°, 51°, 46°
Web Safe #339999
XYZ 21.512, 27.821, 45.831
CIE-Lab 59.727, -21.702, -19.323
xyY 0.226, 0.292, 27.821
Decimal 3775665

#399cb1 Color Accessibility Scores (Boston Blue Contrast Checker)

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Boston Blue ↔ #399cb1 Color Blindness Simulator

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#399CB1 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 399cb1

#399cb1 Analogous Colors

#399cb1 Triadic Colors

#399cb1 Split Complementary Colors

#399cb1 Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #399cb1 Color Variations

#399cb1 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #399cb1, darker shades are produced.)

#399cb1 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #399cb1 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Boston Blue (#399cb1)

#399cb1 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #399cb1
This sample text has a font color of #399cb1
#399cb1 Border Color
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#399cb1 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#399cb1 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #399cb1
#399cb1 Text Shadow
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Sample text with glow color #399cb1
This sample text has a glow color of #399cb1
#399cb1 Box Shadow
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Sample text with Underline Color #399cb1
This sample text has a underline color of #399cb1
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #399cb1 of the current color.

#399CB1 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #399cb1
Java new Color(57, 156, 177);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 57, 156, 177);
Swift UIColor(red:57, green:156, blue:177, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:57 green:156 blue:177 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(57f, 156f, 177f);
Python Color('#399cb1')

#399cb1 - RGB(57, 156, 177) - Boston Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Boston Blue?

Hex color code for Boston Blue color is #399cb1. RGB color code for boston blue color is rgb(57, 156, 177).

What is the RGB value of #399cb1?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #399cb1 is rgb(57, 156, 177). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '57' indicates the intensity of the red component, '156' represents the green component's intensity, and '177' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #399cb1.

What is the RGB percentage of #399cb1?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #399cb1 is detailed as follows: 22.4% Red, 61.2% Green, and 69.4% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 22.4% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 61.2% and 69.4% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #399cb1.

What does RGB 57,156,177 mean?

The RGB color 57, 156, 177 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 339999. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Boston Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #399cb1?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #399cb1 is composed of 68% Cyan, 12% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 31% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 68% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 12% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 31% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #399cb1?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #399cb1 has an HSL value of 191° (degrees) for Hue, 51% for Saturation, and 46% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 191° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 51% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 46% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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