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Complementary means first and foremost complementary. With color tones there is always a direct complementary color that is exactly opposite to the other.

With this color tone #04A8EC it is the complementary color #FB5713. Both colors form the strongest contrast to each other and are especially recommended for use in direct connection with each other.

If you display a text with its complementary color on a background with the displayed color, you will get a representation that is pleasant to the eyes and clearly too indistinguishable from each other. However, this is especially true for white, black and gray tones. With these, the contrasting colors are particularly natural, pleasant and common for our eyes.

Exposures are based on the same hue and represent lighter versions of the current color #04A8EC. Besides the border colors white and black, almost all colors have lighter versions that can be used optimally in web design

The following lighter shades match the #04A8EC shade: #09A8E7, #1ABAFA, #2BCCFF, #3CDEFF and #4DF0FF

You can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or to generate other color gradations like gradients.

Shades are based on the same hue and represent a darker version of the current color #04A8EC. In addition to the border colors white and black, almost all colors have shades that can be used optimally in web design.

The following darker shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #0096D9, #0084C6, #0072B3 and #0060A0

Among other things, you can use them to modify buttons with mouse-over effects (called :hover in CSS) or generate other color gradations.

Warmer colors are created when the hue is shifted towards red, orange and yellow. These colors convey warmth, energy and an inviting atmosphere.

The following warmer shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #0469EC, #042BEC, #1B04EC and #5A04EC

They are stimulating and dynamic and are often used to attract attention or create a friendly and lively mood. An example of this transition is a shift from a cool blue through purple to red and orange.

Colder colors are created by shifting the hue towards green, blue and violet.

The following colder shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #0469EC, #042BEC and #0404EC

These colors have a cool, calming effect and create distance. They are often used to convey a sense of calm, freshness and stability. A classic example of this color range is a gradient from yellow to green to a deep blue or violet, reminiscent of water and sky.

Richer colors are created by increasing the saturation, which makes the colors appear more intense, brighter and stronger. A color with high saturation is more eye-catching and appears more vibrant and powerful. This effect can be used to emphasize important elements or to create a vibrant design.

The #04A8EC shade matches the following richer shades: #04A8EC

An example is the development from a pale pink to a strong and bright red.

Less saturated colors are created by reducing the saturation, which makes the colors more muted, subtle and pastel-like. As the saturation is reduced further, they become closer and closer to a shade of gray. These colors appear calmer and more elegant and are suitable for a restrained and harmonious design.

The following paler shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #17A0D9, #2A98C5, #3E90B2 and #51889F

An example is the change of a strong blue to a subdued grey-blue or almost neutral shade.

The analog color scheme uses colors that are directly adjacent to each other in the color wheel. They usually fit together well and result in a calm and comfortable design.

The following analogous shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04ECB2, #04E8EC, #04AAEC, #046CEC and #042EEC

Analog color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and pleasant to the eye. It is important that they have enough contrast. Choose one color to dominate and a second to support. The third color is used (together with black, white or grey) as an accent

The monochromatic color scheme uses colors that are on the same wavelength. They usually fit together very well and result in a pleasant and evenly colored design.

The following monochrome shades match the #04A8EC shade: #026E9B, #038BC3, #04A8EC, #1DBAFC and #46C7FC

Monochromatic color schemes are often found in nature. They are harmonious and calm to the eye

The partial complementary color scheme is a variation of the complementary color scheme. In addition to the base color, the two colors adjacent to the complement are used.

The following split-complementary shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #7404EC and #ECD104

This color scheme has the same strong visual contrast as the complementary color scheme, but is not as contrasting as the direct complementary color. The partial complementary color scheme is a good choice for designs. These colors usually complement each other very well.

A triadic color scheme uses colors evenly spaced around the color wheel. Triadic color harmonies are usually quite vivid, even if pale or unsaturated colors are used.

The following triaden shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #EC04AA and #AAEC04

The colors should be well chosen to achieve triadic harmony. Let one color dominate and use the other two as accent colors.

The rectangular or tetradish color scheme uses four colors arranged in two complementary pairs. This rich color scheme offers many variation possibilities.

The following tetraden shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #7404EC, #EC4504 and #7CEC04

It works best if you let one of these colors dominate. You should also pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design

The square color scheme is similar to the rectangular color scheme, with all four colors evenly distributed around the color circle. The square color scheme works best when one color dominates.

The following squaren shades match the #04A8EC shade: #04A8EC, #BA04EC, #EC4504 and #36EC04

Again, pay attention to the balance between warm and cold colors in the design.

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Colors are displayed differently on each device. Please note that the colors do not always match 100%. Differences can occur when real colors are processed. We recommend a comparison of the real colors. We do not assume any liability.

Display options

Primary color

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 65 / 92 / 2

HEX #FB5713

RGB 251 87 19

HSL 17.59, 0.97%, 0.53%

LAB 59.32, 60.11, 65.57

 

CMYK 96 / 27 / 0 / 9

HEX #09A8E7

RGB 9 168 231

HSL 197.03, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 64.83, -13.59, -41.58

 

CMYK 90 / 26 / 0 / 2

HEX #1ABAFA

RGB 26 186 250

HSL 197.14, 0.96%, 0.54%

LAB 71.04, -15.95, -42.21

 

CMYK 83 / 20 / 0 / 0

HEX #2BCCFF

RGB 43 204 255

HSL 194.43, 1%, 0.58%

LAB 76.63, -22.59, -36.17

 

CMYK 76 / 13 / 0 / 0

HEX #3CDEFF

RGB 60 222 255

HSL 190.15, 1%, 0.62%

LAB 82.07, -30.04, -27.78

 

CMYK 70 / 6 / 0 / 0

HEX #4DF0FF

RGB 77 240 255

HSL 185.06, 1%, 0.65%

LAB 87.54, -36.66, -19.44

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 100 / 31 / 0 / 15

HEX #0096D9

RGB 0 150 217

HSL 198.53, 1%, 0.43%

LAB 58.81, -8.94, -43.29

 

CMYK 100 / 33 / 0 / 22

HEX #0084C6

RGB 0 132 198

HSL 200, 1%, 0.39%

LAB 52.49, -5.73, -42.57

 

CMYK 100 / 36 / 0 / 30

HEX #0072B3

RGB 0 114 179

HSL 201.79, 1%, 0.35%

LAB 46.03, -2.34, -41.87

 

CMYK 100 / 40 / 0 / 37

HEX #0060A0

RGB 0 96 160

HSL 204, 1%, 0.31%

LAB 39.42, 1.26, -41.2

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 98 / 56 / 0 / 7

HEX #0469EC

RGB 4 105 236

HSL 213.88, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 47.22, 26.11, -72.53

 

CMYK 98 / 82 / 0 / 7

HEX #042BEC

RGB 4 43 236

HSL 229.91, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 33.58, 62.67, -95

 

CMYK 89 / 98 / 0 / 7

HEX #1B04EC

RGB 27 4 236

HSL 245.95, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 30.34, 74.22, -100.39

 

CMYK 62 / 98 / 0 / 7

HEX #5A04EC

RGB 90 4 236

HSL 262.24, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 34.63, 76.14, -93.13

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 98 / 56 / 0 / 7

HEX #0469EC

RGB 4 105 236

HSL 213.88, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 47.22, 26.11, -72.53

 

CMYK 98 / 82 / 0 / 7

HEX #042BEC

RGB 4 43 236

HSL 229.91, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 33.58, 62.67, -95

 

CMYK 98 / 98 / 0 / 7

HEX #0404EC

RGB 4 4 236

HSL 240, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 29.83, 74.04, -101.25

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 89 / 26 / 0 / 15

HEX #17A0D9

RGB 23 160 217

HSL 197.63, 0.81%, 0.47%

LAB 61.94, -13.69, -38.36

 

CMYK 79 / 23 / 0 / 23

HEX #2A98C5

RGB 42 152 197

HSL 197.42, 0.65%, 0.47%

LAB 58.96, -14.88, -31.82

 

CMYK 65 / 19 / 0 / 30

HEX #3E90B2

RGB 62 144 178

HSL 197.59, 0.48%, 0.47%

LAB 56.27, -14.15, -25.17

 

CMYK 49 / 14 / 0 / 38

HEX #51889F

RGB 81 136 159

HSL 197.69, 0.33%, 0.47%

LAB 53.88, -11.67, -17.88

 

CMYK 98 / 0 / 25 / 7

HEX #04ECB2

RGB 4 236 178

HSL 165, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 83.56, -60.55, 15.01

 

CMYK 98 / 2 / 0 / 7

HEX #04E8EC

RGB 4 232 236

HSL 181.03, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 83.86, -43.5, -15.07

 

CMYK 98 / 28 / 0 / 7

HEX #04AAEC

RGB 4 170 236

HSL 197.07, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.62, -13.02, -43.09

 

CMYK 98 / 54 / 0 / 7

HEX #046CEC

RGB 4 108 236

HSL 213.1, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 48.02, 24.18, -71.23

 

CMYK 98 / 81 / 0 / 7

HEX #042EEC

RGB 4 46 236

HSL 229.14, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 34.06, 61.27, -94.21

 

CMYK 99 / 29 / 0 / 39

HEX #026E9B

RGB 2 110 155

HSL 197.65, 0.97%, 0.31%

LAB 43.55, -9.27, -31.69

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 24

HEX #038BC3

RGB 3 139 195

HSL 197.5, 0.97%, 0.39%

LAB 54.47, -10.8, -37.72

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 88 / 26 / 0 / 1

HEX #1DBAFC

RGB 29 186 252

HSL 197.76, 0.97%, 0.55%

LAB 71.15, -15.11, -43.11

 

CMYK 72 / 21 / 0 / 1

HEX #46C7FC

RGB 70 199 252

HSL 197.47, 0.97%, 0.63%

LAB 75.56, -18.35, -36.19

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 51 / 98 / 0 / 7

HEX #7404EC

RGB 116 4 236

HSL 268.97, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 37.58, 77.82, -88.15

 

CMYK 0 / 11 / 98 / 7

HEX #ECD104

RGB 236 209 4

HSL 53.02, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 83.67, -6.97, 83.67

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 0 / 98 / 28 / 7

HEX #EC04AA

RGB 236 4 170

HSL 317.07, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 52.75, 84.15, -24.51

 

CMYK 28 / 0 / 98 / 7

HEX #AAEC04

RGB 170 236 4

HSL 77.07, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 86.28, -46.61, 83.51

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 51 / 98 / 0 / 7

HEX #7404EC

RGB 116 4 236

HSL 268.97, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 37.58, 77.82, -88.15

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 98 / 7

HEX #EC4504

RGB 236 69 4

HSL 16.81, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 54.13, 61.94, 64.5

 

CMYK 47 / 0 / 98 / 7

HEX #7CEC04

RGB 124 236 4

HSL 88.97, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 84.11, -62.12, 80.89

 

CMYK 98 / 29 / 0 / 7

HEX #04A8EC

RGB 4 168 236

HSL 197.59, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 65.03, -11.92, -44.01

 

CMYK 21 / 98 / 0 / 7

HEX #BA04EC

RGB 186 4 236

HSL 287.07, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 47.73, 85.16, -71.11

 

CMYK 0 / 71 / 98 / 7

HEX #EC4504

RGB 236 69 4

HSL 16.81, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 54.13, 61.94, 64.5

 

CMYK 77 / 0 / 98 / 7

HEX #36EC04

RGB 54 236 4

HSL 107.07, 0.97%, 0.47%

LAB 82.26, -77.39, 78.63

 

Description

Color code: HEX #04A8EC | qconv.com Color code: HEX #04A8EC | qconv.com - big

Blue and green clearly dominate this hue: the blue and green values are higher than red. Bright color: high color values create a bright impression.

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 4 red, 168 green and 236 blue.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the illustration you can see how the color is composed of the three components: red (top),green (bottom right) and blue (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
4 168 236 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 98 cyan, 29 magenta, none yellow and 7 key.

The mixing ratio of these colors results in the displayed hue in the middle of the overlaps.

In the diagram you can see how the color is composed of the four components cyan (top left),magenta (top right),yellow (bottom right) and black or key (bottom left). In the middle you can see the result color.
98% 29% 0% 7% C M Y K

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