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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 RGB 178 8 232 it is the complementary color RGB 77 247 23. 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 RGB 178 8 232. 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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 183 8 227, RGB 200 26 246, RGB 217 44 255, RGB 234 62 255 and RGB 251 80 255

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 RGB 178 8 232. 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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 232, RGB 161 0 213, RGB 144 0 194, RGB 127 0 175 and RGB 110 0 156

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 231, RGB 231 8 225, RGB 231 8 165, RGB 231 8 105 and RGB 231 8 45

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 231, RGB 117 8 231, RGB 57 8 231 and RGB 8 8 231

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 178 8 231

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 231, RGB 168 28 212, RGB 157 47 193, RGB 147 67 173 and RGB 137 86 154

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 57 8 231, RGB 116 8 231, RGB 176 8 231, RGB 231 8 228 and RGB 231 8 168

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 116 6 152, RGB 147 7 191, RGB 178 8 231, RGB 196 34 247 and RGB 206 74 248

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 232, RGB 231 8 20 and RGB 8 231 86

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 232, RGB 231 176 8 and RGB 8 231 176

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 232, RGB 231 8 20, RGB 64 231 8 and RGB 8 231 220

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 RGB 178 8 232 shade: RGB 178 8 232, RGB 231 64 8, RGB 64 231 8 and RGB 8 176 231

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.

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Primary color

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E8

RGB 178 8 232

HSL 285.54, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.26, 83.08, -71.29

 

Complementary color

CMYK 69 / 0 / 91 / 3

HEX #4DF717

RGB 77 247 23

HSL 105.54, 0.93%, 0.53%

LAB 86.09, -76.68, 80

 

CMYK 19 / 96 / 0 / 11

HEX #B708E3

RGB 183 8 227

HSL 287.95, 0.93%, 0.46%

LAB 46.69, 82.89, -67.71

 

CMYK 19 / 89 / 0 / 4

HEX #C81AF6

RGB 200 26 246

HSL 287.45, 0.92%, 0.53%

LAB 51.46, 86.45, -70.57

 

CMYK 15 / 83 / 0 / 0

HEX #D92CFF

RGB 217 44 255

HSL 289.19, 1%, 0.59%

LAB 55.86, 87.23, -68.34

 

CMYK 8 / 76 / 0 / 0

HEX #EA3EFF

RGB 234 62 255

HSL 293.47, 1%, 0.62%

LAB 60.03, 85.64, -61.49

 

CMYK 2 / 69 / 0 / 0

HEX #FB50FF

RGB 251 80 255

HSL 298.63, 1%, 0.66%

LAB 64.54, 83.44, -54.16

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E8

RGB 178 8 232

HSL 285.54, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.26, 83.08, -71.29

 

CMYK 24 / 100 / 0 / 16

HEX #A100D5

RGB 161 0 213

HSL 285.35, 1%, 0.42%

LAB 41.82, 78.29, -67.79

 

CMYK 26 / 100 / 0 / 24

HEX #9000C2

RGB 144 0 194

HSL 284.54, 1%, 0.38%

LAB 37.53, 72.7, -63.86

 

CMYK 27 / 100 / 0 / 31

HEX #7F00AF

RGB 127 0 175

HSL 283.54, 1%, 0.34%

LAB 33.15, 67.01, -59.86

 

CMYK 29 / 100 / 0 / 39

HEX #6E009C

RGB 110 0 156

HSL 282.31, 1%, 0.31%

LAB 28.68, 61.2, -55.8

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E7

RGB 178 8 231

HSL 285.74, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.19, 82.91, -70.84

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 3 / 9

HEX #E708E1

RGB 231 8 225

HSL 301.61, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 54.66, 89.8, -53.33

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 29 / 9

HEX #E708A5

RGB 231 8 165

HSL 317.76, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 51.7, 82.36, -23.26

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 55 / 9

HEX #E70869

RGB 231 8 105

HSL 333.9, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 49.72, 77.13, 10.01

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 81 / 9

HEX #E7082D

RGB 231 8 45

HSL 350.04, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 48.7, 74.36, 44.71

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E7

RGB 178 8 231

HSL 285.74, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.19, 82.91, -70.84

 

CMYK 49 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #7508E7

RGB 117 8 231

HSL 269.33, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 37.34, 76.35, -85.69

 

CMYK 75 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #3908E7

RGB 57 8 231

HSL 253.18, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 31.38, 73, -95.77

 

CMYK 97 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #0808E7

RGB 8 8 231

HSL 240, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 29.4, 72.16, -99.13

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E7

RGB 178 8 231

HSL 285.74, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.19, 82.91, -70.84

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E7

RGB 178 8 231

HSL 285.74, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.19, 82.91, -70.84

 

CMYK 21 / 87 / 0 / 17

HEX #A81CD4

RGB 168 28 212

HSL 285.65, 0.77%, 0.47%

LAB 44.1, 75.4, -63.45

 

CMYK 19 / 76 / 0 / 24

HEX #9D2FC1

RGB 157 47 193

HSL 285.21, 0.61%, 0.47%

LAB 42.84, 64.79, -54.56

 

CMYK 15 / 61 / 0 / 32

HEX #9343AD

RGB 147 67 173

HSL 285.28, 0.44%, 0.47%

LAB 43.11, 50.24, -42.45

 

CMYK 11 / 44 / 0 / 40

HEX #89569A

RGB 137 86 154

HSL 285, 0.28%, 0.47%

LAB 44.67, 33.27, -28.79

 

CMYK 75 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #3908E7

RGB 57 8 231

HSL 253.18, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 31.38, 73, -95.77

 

CMYK 50 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #7408E7

RGB 116 8 231

HSL 269.06, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 37.22, 76.27, -85.91

 

CMYK 24 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B008E7

RGB 176 8 231

HSL 285.2, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 45.87, 82.65, -71.37

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 1 / 9

HEX #E708E4

RGB 231 8 228

HSL 300.81, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 54.83, 90.22, -54.76

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 27 / 9

HEX #E708A8

RGB 231 8 168

HSL 316.95, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 51.83, 82.68, -24.84

 

CMYK 24 / 96 / 0 / 40

HEX #740698

RGB 116 6 152

HSL 285.21, 0.92%, 0.31%

LAB 29.69, 60.25, -51.66

 

CMYK 23 / 96 / 0 / 25

HEX #9307BF

RGB 147 7 191

HSL 285.65, 0.93%, 0.39%

LAB 38.05, 71.73, -61.22

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E7

RGB 178 8 231

HSL 285.74, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.19, 82.91, -70.84

 

CMYK 21 / 86 / 0 / 3

HEX #C422F7

RGB 196 34 247

HSL 285.63, 0.93%, 0.55%

LAB 51.38, 84.67, -71.3

 

CMYK 17 / 70 / 0 / 3

HEX #CE4AF8

RGB 206 74 248

HSL 285.52, 0.93%, 0.63%

LAB 56.88, 75.13, -62.9

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E8

RGB 178 8 232

HSL 285.54, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.26, 83.08, -71.29

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 91 / 9

HEX #E70814

RGB 231 8 20

HSL 356.77, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 48.53, 73.88, 56.48

 

CMYK 97 / 0 / 63 / 9

HEX #08E756

RGB 8 231 86

HSL 140.99, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 80.67, -74.91, 56.15

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E8

RGB 178 8 232

HSL 285.54, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.26, 83.08, -71.29

 

CMYK 0 / 24 / 97 / 9

HEX #E7B008

RGB 231 176 8

HSL 45.2, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 74.86, 7.97, 76.73

 

CMYK 97 / 0 / 24 / 9

HEX #08E7B0

RGB 8 231 176

HSL 165.2, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 82.02, -59.03, 13.89

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E8

RGB 178 8 232

HSL 285.54, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.26, 83.08, -71.29

 

CMYK 0 / 97 / 91 / 9

HEX #E70814

RGB 231 8 20

HSL 356.77, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 48.53, 73.88, 56.48

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 97 / 9

HEX #40E708

RGB 64 231 8

HSL 104.93, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 80.88, -74.41, 77.24

 

CMYK 97 / 0 / 5 / 9

HEX #08E7DC

RGB 8 231 220

HSL 177.04, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 83.11, -47.59, -7.73

 

CMYK 23 / 97 / 0 / 9

HEX #B208E8

RGB 178 8 232

HSL 285.54, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 46.26, 83.08, -71.29

 

CMYK 0 / 72 / 97 / 9

HEX #E74008

RGB 231 64 8

HSL 15.07, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 52.59, 62.16, 62.31

 

CMYK 72 / 0 / 97 / 9

HEX #40E708

RGB 64 231 8

HSL 104.93, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 80.88, -74.41, 77.24

 

CMYK 97 / 24 / 0 / 9

HEX #08B0E7

RGB 8 176 231

HSL 194.8, 0.93%, 0.47%

LAB 67.18, -17.92, -37.9

 

Description

Color code: RGB 178 8 232 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 178 8 232 | qconv.com - big

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

The breakdown of the color into the RGB color system: of 255 maximum color components, 178 red, 8 green and 232 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.
178 8 232 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 23 cyan, 97 magenta, none yellow and 9 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.
23% 97% 0% 9% C M Y K

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