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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 18 136 237 it is the complementary color RGB 237 119 18. 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 18 136 237. 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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 23 136 232, RGB 40 154 251, RGB 57 172 255, 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 18 136 237. 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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 1 118 218, RGB 0 100 199, RGB 0 82 180 and RGB 0 64 161

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 18 77 237, RGB 18 18 237, RGB 77 18 237 and RGB 136 18 237

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 18 77 237 and RGB 18 18 237

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 18 136 237 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 18 136 237

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 38 134 217, RGB 59 133 196, RGB 80 131 175 and RGB 100 130 155

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 237 219, RGB 18 197 237, RGB 18 138 237, RGB 18 80 237 and RGB 18 22 237

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 12 92 160, RGB 15 114 199, RGB 18 136 237, RGB 56 155 240 and RGB 95 175 243

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 160 18 237 and RGB 226 237 18

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 237 18 138 and RGB 138 237 18

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 160 18 237, RGB 237 117 18 and RGB 95 237 18

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 18 136 237 shade: RGB 18 136 237, RGB 226 18 237, RGB 237 117 18 and RGB 29 237 18

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 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 50 / 92 / 7

HEX #ED7712

RGB 237 119 18

HSL 27.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 62.71, 40.45, 67.03

 

CMYK 90 / 41 / 0 / 9

HEX #1788E8

RGB 23 136 232

HSL 207.56, 0.82%, 0.5%

LAB 55.7, 5.75, -56.58

 

CMYK 84 / 39 / 0 / 2

HEX #289AFB

RGB 40 154 251

HSL 207.58, 0.96%, 0.57%

LAB 62.11, 3.17, -56.84

 

CMYK 78 / 33 / 0 / 0

HEX #39ACFF

RGB 57 172 255

HSL 205.15, 1%, 0.61%

LAB 67.72, -4.23, -50.09

 

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 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 100 / 46 / 0 / 15

HEX #0176DA

RGB 1 118 218

HSL 207.65, 0.99%, 0.43%

LAB 49.53, 10.66, -58.64

 

CMYK 100 / 50 / 0 / 22

HEX #0064C7

RGB 0 100 199

HSL 209.85, 1%, 0.39%

LAB 43.12, 14.57, -58.12

 

CMYK 100 / 54 / 0 / 29

HEX #0052B4

RGB 0 82 180

HSL 212.67, 1%, 0.35%

LAB 36.61, 18.76, -57.59

 

CMYK 100 / 60 / 0 / 37

HEX #0040A1

RGB 0 64 161

HSL 216.15, 1%, 0.32%

LAB 30.01, 23.21, -57

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 92 / 68 / 0 / 7

HEX #124DED

RGB 18 77 237

HSL 223.84, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 40.49, 44.63, -84.11

 

CMYK 92 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #1212ED

RGB 18 18 237

HSL 240, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 31.06, 71.81, -99.77

 

CMYK 68 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #4D12ED

RGB 77 18 237

HSL 256.16, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 34.24, 73.54, -94.38

 

CMYK 43 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #8812ED

RGB 136 18 237

HSL 272.33, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 40.87, 78.02, -83.21

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 92 / 68 / 0 / 7

HEX #124DED

RGB 18 77 237

HSL 223.84, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 40.49, 44.63, -84.11

 

CMYK 92 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #1212ED

RGB 18 18 237

HSL 240, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 31.06, 71.81, -99.77

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 82 / 38 / 0 / 15

HEX #2686D9

RGB 38 134 217

HSL 207.82, 0.7%, 0.5%

LAB 54.52, 2.31, -50.05

 

CMYK 70 / 32 / 0 / 23

HEX #3B85C4

RGB 59 133 196

HSL 207.59, 0.54%, 0.5%

LAB 53.7, -2.26, -39.45

 

CMYK 54 / 25 / 0 / 31

HEX #5083AF

RGB 80 131 175

HSL 207.79, 0.37%, 0.5%

LAB 52.99, -4.17, -28.48

 

CMYK 35 / 16 / 0 / 39

HEX #64829B

RGB 100 130 155

HSL 207.27, 0.22%, 0.5%

LAB 52.99, -4.25, -16.81

 

CMYK 92 / 0 / 8 / 7

HEX #12EDDB

RGB 18 237 219

HSL 175.07, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 84.9, -50.13, -4.56

 

CMYK 92 / 17 / 0 / 7

HEX #12C5ED

RGB 18 197 237

HSL 190.96, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 73.66, -26.38, -31.12

 

CMYK 92 / 42 / 0 / 7

HEX #128AED

RGB 18 138 237

HSL 207.12, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 56.51, 6.22, -58.08

 

CMYK 92 / 66 / 0 / 7

HEX #1250ED

RGB 18 80 237

HSL 223.01, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 41.18, 42.78, -82.97

 

CMYK 92 / 91 / 0 / 7

HEX #1216ED

RGB 18 22 237

HSL 238.9, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 31.39, 70.8, -99.22

 

CMYK 93 / 43 / 0 / 37

HEX #0C5CA0

RGB 12 92 160

HSL 207.57, 0.86%, 0.34%

LAB 38.32, 4.41, -42.94

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 22

HEX #0F72C7

RGB 15 114 199

HSL 207.72, 0.86%, 0.42%

LAB 47.31, 6.15, -51.37

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 77 / 35 / 0 / 6

HEX #389BF0

RGB 56 155 240

HSL 207.72, 0.86%, 0.58%

LAB 62.15, 0.08, -50.71

 

CMYK 61 / 28 / 0 / 5

HEX #5FAFF3

RGB 95 175 243

HSL 207.57, 0.86%, 0.66%

LAB 69.16, -4.54, -41.23

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 32 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #A012ED

RGB 160 18 237

HSL 278.9, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 44.26, 80.68, -77.5

 

CMYK 5 / 0 / 92 / 7

HEX #E2ED12

RGB 226 237 18

HSL 63.01, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 90.22, -24.78, 86.88

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 0 / 92 / 42 / 7

HEX #ED128A

RGB 237 18 138

HSL 327.12, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 52.14, 80.12, -6.37

 

CMYK 42 / 0 / 92 / 7

HEX #8AED12

RGB 138 237 18

HSL 87.12, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 85, -57.96, 80.55

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 32 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #A012ED

RGB 160 18 237

HSL 278.9, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 44.26, 80.68, -77.5

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 92 / 7

HEX #ED7512

RGB 237 117 18

HSL 27.12, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 62.31, 41.44, 66.76

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 92 / 7

HEX #5FED12

RGB 95 237 18

HSL 98.9, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 83.47, -69.97, 78.66

 

CMYK 92 / 43 / 0 / 7

HEX #1288ED

RGB 18 136 237

HSL 207.67, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 55.94, 7.43, -58.99

 

CMYK 5 / 92 / 0 / 7

HEX #E212ED

RGB 226 18 237

HSL 296.99, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 54.78, 89.93, -59.96

 

CMYK 0 / 51 / 92 / 7

HEX #ED7512

RGB 237 117 18

HSL 27.12, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 62.31, 41.44, 66.76

 

CMYK 88 / 0 / 92 / 7

HEX #1DED12

RGB 29 237 18

HSL 116.99, 0.86%, 0.5%

LAB 82.31, -79.95, 77.23

 

Description

Color code: RGB 18 136 237 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 18 136 237 | 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 237 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.
18 136 237 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, 43 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.
92% 43% 0% 7% C M Y K

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