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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 18 136 215 it is the complementary color RGB 237 119 40. 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 18 136 215. 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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 23 136 210, RGB 40 154 229, RGB 57 172 248, RGB 74 190 255 and RGB 91 208 255

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 18 136 215. 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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 18 136 215, RGB 1 118 196, RGB 0 100 177, RGB 0 82 158 and RGB 0 64 139

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 17 137 217, RGB 17 83 217, RGB 17 29 217, RGB 59 17 217 and RGB 113 17 217

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 17 137 217, RGB 17 83 217, RGB 17 29 217 and RGB 17 17 217

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 18 136 215 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 17 137 217

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 17 137 217, RGB 36 133 198, RGB 55 129 179, RGB 74 125 160 and RGB 93 122 141

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 17 217 190, RGB 17 190 217, RGB 17 137 217, RGB 17 84 217 and RGB 17 30 217

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 11 88 140, RGB 14 112 178, RGB 17 137 217, RGB 38 157 237 and RGB 76 174 240

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 18 136 215, RGB 137 17 217 and RGB 217 217 17

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 18 136 215, RGB 217 17 137 and RGB 137 217 17

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 18 136 215, RGB 137 17 217, RGB 217 97 17 and RGB 97 217 17

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 18 136 215 shade: RGB 18 136 215, RGB 197 17 217, RGB 217 97 17 and RGB 37 217 17

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 92 / 37 / 0 / 16

HEX #1288D7

RGB 18 136 215

HSL 204.06, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 54.7, -0.96, -48.66

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 50 / 83 / 7

HEX #ED7728

RGB 237 119 40

HSL 24.06, 0.85%, 0.54%

LAB 62.8, 40.88, 60.4

 

CMYK 89 / 35 / 0 / 18

HEX #1788D2

RGB 23 136 210

HSL 203.74, 0.8%, 0.46%

LAB 54.49, -2.59, -46.17

 

CMYK 83 / 33 / 0 / 10

HEX #289AE5

RGB 40 154 229

HSL 203.81, 0.78%, 0.53%

LAB 60.97, -4.84, -46.52

 

CMYK 77 / 31 / 0 / 3

HEX #39ACF8

RGB 57 172 248

HSL 203.87, 0.93%, 0.6%

LAB 67.39, -6.67, -46.81

 

CMYK 71 / 25 / 0 / 0

HEX #4ABEFF

RGB 74 190 255

HSL 201.55, 1%, 0.65%

LAB 73.22, -12.12, -41.43

 

CMYK 64 / 18 / 0 / 0

HEX #5BD0FF

RGB 91 208 255

HSL 197.2, 1%, 0.68%

LAB 78.78, -19.09, -32.76

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 16

HEX #1288D7

RGB 18 136 215

HSL 204.06, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 54.7, -0.96, -48.66

 

CMYK 99 / 40 / 0 / 23

HEX #0176C4

RGB 1 118 196

HSL 204, 0.99%, 0.39%

LAB 48.2, 1.96, -48.24

 

CMYK 100 / 44 / 0 / 31

HEX #0064B1

RGB 0 100 177

HSL 206.1, 1%, 0.35%

LAB 41.67, 5.64, -47.65

 

CMYK 100 / 48 / 0 / 38

HEX #00529E

RGB 0 82 158

HSL 208.86, 1%, 0.31%

LAB 35.01, 9.61, -47.08

 

CMYK 100 / 54 / 0 / 45

HEX #00408B

RGB 0 64 139

HSL 212.37, 1%, 0.27%

LAB 28.2, 13.9, -46.51

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 15

HEX #1189D9

RGB 17 137 217

HSL 204, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.09, -0.84, -49.17

 

CMYK 92 / 62 / 0 / 15

HEX #1153D9

RGB 17 83 217

HSL 220.2, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 40.11, 33.37, -73.37

 

CMYK 92 / 87 / 0 / 15

HEX #111DD9

RGB 17 29 217

HSL 236.4, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 29.43, 63.07, -91.02

 

CMYK 73 / 92 / 0 / 15

HEX #3B11D9

RGB 59 17 217

HSL 252.6, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 30.26, 67.96, -89.6

 

CMYK 48 / 92 / 0 / 15

HEX #7111D9

RGB 113 17 217

HSL 268.8, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 35.83, 71.66, -80.18

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 15

HEX #1189D9

RGB 17 137 217

HSL 204, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.09, -0.84, -49.17

 

CMYK 92 / 62 / 0 / 15

HEX #1153D9

RGB 17 83 217

HSL 220.2, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 40.11, 33.37, -73.37

 

CMYK 92 / 87 / 0 / 15

HEX #111DD9

RGB 17 29 217

HSL 236.4, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 29.43, 63.07, -91.02

 

CMYK 92 / 92 / 0 / 15

HEX #1111D9

RGB 17 17 217

HSL 240, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 28.19, 66.83, -93.09

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 15

HEX #1189D9

RGB 17 137 217

HSL 204, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.09, -0.84, -49.17

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 15

HEX #1189D9

RGB 17 137 217

HSL 204, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.09, -0.84, -49.17

 

CMYK 82 / 33 / 0 / 22

HEX #2485C6

RGB 36 133 198

HSL 204.07, 0.69%, 0.46%

LAB 53.2, -4.34, -41.42

 

CMYK 69 / 28 / 0 / 30

HEX #3781B3

RGB 55 129 179

HSL 204.19, 0.53%, 0.46%

LAB 51.57, -6.48, -33.06

 

CMYK 54 / 22 / 0 / 37

HEX #4A7DA0

RGB 74 125 160

HSL 204.42, 0.37%, 0.46%

LAB 50.29, -6.79, -23.99

 

CMYK 34 / 13 / 0 / 45

HEX #5D7A8D

RGB 93 122 141

HSL 203.75, 0.21%, 0.46%

LAB 49.7, -5.51, -13.68

 

CMYK 92 / 0 / 12 / 15

HEX #11D9BE

RGB 17 217 190

HSL 171.9, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 78.15, -49.7, 0.92

 

CMYK 92 / 12 / 0 / 15

HEX #11BED9

RGB 17 190 217

HSL 188.1, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 70.84, -29.51, -24.6

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 15

HEX #1189D9

RGB 17 137 217

HSL 204, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.09, -0.84, -49.17

 

CMYK 92 / 61 / 0 / 15

HEX #1154D9

RGB 17 84 217

HSL 219.9, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 40.36, 32.72, -72.96

 

CMYK 92 / 86 / 0 / 15

HEX #111ED9

RGB 17 30 217

HSL 236.1, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 29.56, 62.69, -90.82

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 45

HEX #0B588C

RGB 11 88 140

HSL 204.19, 0.85%, 0.3%

LAB 35.88, -1.23, -34.79

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 30

HEX #0E70B2

RGB 14 112 178

HSL 204.15, 0.85%, 0.38%

LAB 45.49, -0.92, -42.13

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 15

HEX #1189D9

RGB 17 137 217

HSL 204, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.09, -0.84, -49.17

 

CMYK 84 / 34 / 0 / 7

HEX #269DED

RGB 38 157 237

HSL 204.12, 0.85%, 0.54%

LAB 62.2, -3.83, -49

 

CMYK 68 / 28 / 0 / 6

HEX #4CAEF0

RGB 76 174 240

HSL 204.15, 0.85%, 0.62%

LAB 68.09, -8.08, -41.31

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 16

HEX #1288D7

RGB 18 136 215

HSL 204.06, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 54.7, -0.96, -48.66

 

CMYK 37 / 92 / 0 / 15

HEX #8911D9

RGB 137 17 217

HSL 276, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 39.12, 74.18, -74.65

 

CMYK 0 / 0 / 92 / 15

HEX #D9D911

RGB 217 217 17

HSL 60, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 84.18, -18.91, 82.07

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 16

HEX #1288D7

RGB 18 136 215

HSL 204.06, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 54.7, -0.96, -48.66

 

CMYK 0 / 92 / 37 / 15

HEX #D91189

RGB 217 17 137

HSL 324, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 48.21, 75.83, -12.06

 

CMYK 37 / 0 / 92 / 15

HEX #89D911

RGB 137 217 17

HSL 84, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 79.03, -50.45, 75.81

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 16

HEX #1288D7

RGB 18 136 215

HSL 204.06, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 54.7, -0.96, -48.66

 

CMYK 37 / 92 / 0 / 15

HEX #8911D9

RGB 137 17 217

HSL 276, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 39.12, 74.18, -74.65

 

CMYK 0 / 55 / 92 / 15

HEX #D96111

RGB 217 97 17

HSL 24, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.42, 43.53, 60.81

 

CMYK 55 / 0 / 92 / 15

HEX #61D911

RGB 97 217 17

HSL 96, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 77.4, -62.77, 73.81

 

CMYK 92 / 37 / 0 / 16

HEX #1288D7

RGB 18 136 215

HSL 204.06, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 54.7, -0.96, -48.66

 

CMYK 9 / 92 / 0 / 15

HEX #C511D9

RGB 197 17 217

HSL 294, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 48.61, 82.43, -58.79

 

CMYK 0 / 55 / 92 / 15

HEX #D96111

RGB 217 97 17

HSL 24, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 55.42, 43.53, 60.81

 

CMYK 83 / 0 / 92 / 15

HEX #25D911

RGB 37 217 17

HSL 114, 0.85%, 0.46%

LAB 76.11, -73.78, 72.2

 

Description

Color code: RGB 18 136 215 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 18 136 215 | 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, 18 red, 136 green and 215 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.
18 136 215 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 92 cyan, 37 magenta, none yellow and 16 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.
92% 37% 0% 16% C M Y K

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