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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 23 185 198 it is the complementary color RGB 232 70 57. 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 23 185 198. 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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 28 185 193, RGB 45 203 212, RGB 62 221 231, RGB 79 239 250 and RGB 96 255 255

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 23 185 198. 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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 185 198, RGB 6 167 179, RGB 0 149 160, RGB 0 131 141 and RGB 0 113 122

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 183 196, RGB 23 137 196, RGB 23 90 196, RGB 23 43 196 and RGB 50 23 196

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 183 196, RGB 23 137 196, RGB 23 90 196, RGB 23 43 196 and RGB 23 23 196

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 23 185 198 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 23 183 196 and RGB 5 198 214

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 183 196, RGB 41 168 179, RGB 59 153 161, RGB 76 138 143 and RGB 94 123 125

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 196 115, RGB 23 196 162, RGB 23 185 196, RGB 23 139 196 and RGB 23 92 196

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 14 114 122, RGB 19 149 159, RGB 23 183 196, RGB 32 214 229 and RGB 69 221 233

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 185 198, RGB 69 23 196 and RGB 196 139 23

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 185 198, RGB 196 23 185 and RGB 185 196 23

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 185 198, RGB 69 23 196, RGB 196 35 23 and RGB 150 196 23

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 23 185 198 shade: RGB 23 185 198, RGB 121 23 196, RGB 196 35 23 and RGB 98 196 23

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 88 / 7 / 0 / 22

HEX #17B9C6

RGB 23 185 198

HSL 184.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.72, -32.9, -17.42

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 70 / 75 / 9

HEX #E84639

RGB 232 70 57

HSL 4.46, 0.79%, 0.57%

LAB 53.85, 61.39, 43.58

 

CMYK 85 / 4 / 0 / 24

HEX #1CB9C1

RGB 28 185 193

HSL 182.91, 0.75%, 0.43%

LAB 68.6, -34.15, -14.84

 

CMYK 79 / 4 / 0 / 17

HEX #2DCBD4

RGB 45 203 212

HSL 183.23, 0.66%, 0.5%

LAB 74.84, -35.5, -15.79

 

CMYK 73 / 4 / 0 / 9

HEX #3EDDE7

RGB 62 221 231

HSL 183.55, 0.78%, 0.57%

LAB 81.02, -36.55, -16.64

 

CMYK 68 / 4 / 0 / 2

HEX #4FEFFA

RGB 79 239 250

HSL 183.86, 0.94%, 0.65%

LAB 87.14, -37.36, -17.42

 

CMYK 62 / 0 / 0 / 0

HEX #60FFFF

RGB 96 255 255

HSL 180, 1%, 0.69%

LAB 92.23, -40.88, -12.35

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 22

HEX #17B9C6

RGB 23 185 198

HSL 184.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.72, -32.9, -17.42

 

CMYK 97 / 7 / 0 / 30

HEX #06A7B3

RGB 6 167 179

HSL 184.16, 0.94%, 0.36%

LAB 62.45, -31.01, -16.38

 

CMYK 100 / 7 / 0 / 37

HEX #0095A0

RGB 0 149 160

HSL 184.13, 1%, 0.31%

LAB 56.12, -28.64, -15.21

 

CMYK 100 / 7 / 0 / 45

HEX #00838D

RGB 0 131 141

HSL 184.26, 1%, 0.28%

LAB 49.68, -26.01, -13.97

 

CMYK 100 / 7 / 0 / 52

HEX #00717A

RGB 0 113 122

HSL 184.43, 1%, 0.24%

LAB 43.09, -23.31, -12.69

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 23

HEX #17B7C4

RGB 23 183 196

HSL 184.51, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.05, -32.57, -17.34

 

CMYK 88 / 30 / 0 / 23

HEX #1789C4

RGB 23 137 196

HSL 200.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 54.09, -8.41, -38.89

 

CMYK 88 / 54 / 0 / 23

HEX #175AC4

RGB 23 90 196

HSL 216.76, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 40.38, 20.88, -60.82

 

CMYK 88 / 78 / 0 / 23

HEX #172BC4

RGB 23 43 196

HSL 233.06, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 29.15, 50.39, -79.26

 

CMYK 74 / 88 / 0 / 23

HEX #3217C4

RGB 50 23 196

HSL 249.36, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 27.51, 60.38, -81.95

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 23

HEX #17B7C4

RGB 23 183 196

HSL 184.51, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.05, -32.57, -17.34

 

CMYK 88 / 30 / 0 / 23

HEX #1789C4

RGB 23 137 196

HSL 200.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 54.09, -8.41, -38.89

 

CMYK 88 / 54 / 0 / 23

HEX #175AC4

RGB 23 90 196

HSL 216.76, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 40.38, 20.88, -60.82

 

CMYK 88 / 78 / 0 / 23

HEX #172BC4

RGB 23 43 196

HSL 233.06, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 29.15, 50.39, -79.26

 

CMYK 88 / 88 / 0 / 23

HEX #1717C4

RGB 23 23 196

HSL 240, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 26.1, 59.38, -84.33

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 23

HEX #17B7C4

RGB 23 183 196

HSL 184.51, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.05, -32.57, -17.34

 

CMYK 98 / 7 / 0 / 16

HEX #05C6D6

RGB 5 198 214

HSL 184.59, 0.95%, 0.43%

LAB 73.07, -34.68, -19.57

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 23

HEX #17B7C4

RGB 23 183 196

HSL 184.51, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.05, -32.57, -17.34

 

CMYK 77 / 6 / 0 / 30

HEX #29A8B3

RGB 41 168 179

HSL 184.78, 0.63%, 0.43%

LAB 63.12, -29.22, -15.33

 

CMYK 63 / 5 / 0 / 37

HEX #3B99A1

RGB 59 153 161

HSL 184.71, 0.46%, 0.43%

LAB 58.31, -24.75, -12.4

 

CMYK 47 / 3 / 0 / 44

HEX #4C8A8F

RGB 76 138 143

HSL 184.48, 0.31%, 0.43%

LAB 53.7, -18.59, -8.91

 

CMYK 25 / 2 / 0 / 51

HEX #5E7B7D

RGB 94 123 125

HSL 183.87, 0.14%, 0.43%

LAB 49.53, -9.86, -4.5

 

CMYK 88 / 0 / 41 / 23

HEX #17C473

RGB 23 196 115

HSL 151.91, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 70.11, -58.72, 29.53

 

CMYK 88 / 0 / 17 / 23

HEX #17C4A2

RGB 23 196 162

HSL 168.21, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 71.06, -48.13, 5.75

 

CMYK 88 / 6 / 0 / 23

HEX #17B9C4

RGB 23 185 196

HSL 183.82, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.65, -33.52, -16.42

 

CMYK 88 / 29 / 0 / 23

HEX #178BC4

RGB 23 139 196

HSL 199.77, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 54.69, -9.56, -37.94

 

CMYK 88 / 53 / 0 / 23

HEX #175CC4

RGB 23 92 196

HSL 216.07, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 40.93, 19.57, -59.92

 

CMYK 89 / 7 / 0 / 52

HEX #0E727A

RGB 14 114 122

HSL 184.44, 0.79%, 0.27%

LAB 43.56, -22.96, -11.97

 

CMYK 88 / 6 / 0 / 38

HEX #13959F

RGB 19 149 159

HSL 184.29, 0.79%, 0.35%

LAB 56.22, -28.09, -14.47

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 23

HEX #17B7C4

RGB 23 183 196

HSL 184.51, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.05, -32.57, -17.34

 

CMYK 86 / 7 / 0 / 10

HEX #20D6E5

RGB 32 214 229

HSL 184.57, 0.79%, 0.51%

LAB 78.5, -36.44, -19.42

 

CMYK 70 / 5 / 0 / 9

HEX #45DDE9

RGB 69 221 233

HSL 184.39, 0.79%, 0.59%

LAB 81.22, -35.14, -17.39

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 22

HEX #17B9C6

RGB 23 185 198

HSL 184.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.72, -32.9, -17.42

 

CMYK 65 / 88 / 0 / 23

HEX #4517C4

RGB 69 23 196

HSL 255.95, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 29.07, 61.53, -79.32

 

CMYK 0 / 29 / 88 / 23

HEX #C48B17

RGB 196 139 23

HSL 40.23, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 61.88, 12.69, 62.86

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 22

HEX #17B9C6

RGB 23 185 198

HSL 184.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.72, -32.9, -17.42

 

CMYK 0 / 88 / 6 / 23

HEX #C417B9

RGB 196 23 185

HSL 303.82, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 46.78, 76.61, -43.21

 

CMYK 6 / 0 / 88 / 23

HEX #B9C417

RGB 185 196 23

HSL 63.82, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 75.98, -22.08, 73.68

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 22

HEX #17B9C6

RGB 23 185 198

HSL 184.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.72, -32.9, -17.42

 

CMYK 65 / 88 / 0 / 23

HEX #4517C4

RGB 69 23 196

HSL 255.95, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 29.07, 61.53, -79.32

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 88 / 23

HEX #C42317

RGB 196 35 23

HSL 4.16, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 42.76, 60.62, 47.85

 

CMYK 23 / 0 / 88 / 23

HEX #96C417

RGB 150 196 23

HSL 75.95, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 73.56, -36.51, 70.71

 

CMYK 88 / 7 / 0 / 22

HEX #17B9C6

RGB 23 185 198

HSL 184.46, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 68.72, -32.9, -17.42

 

CMYK 38 / 88 / 0 / 23

HEX #7917C4

RGB 121 23 196

HSL 273.99, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 35.33, 66.72, -68.77

 

CMYK 0 / 82 / 88 / 23

HEX #C42317

RGB 196 35 23

HSL 4.16, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 42.76, 60.62, 47.85

 

CMYK 50 / 0 / 88 / 23

HEX #62C417

RGB 98 196 23

HSL 93.99, 0.79%, 0.43%

LAB 70.97, -54.79, 67.49

 

Description

Color code: RGB 23 185 198 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 23 185 198 | 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, 23 red, 185 green and 198 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.
23 185 198 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 88 cyan, 7 magenta, none yellow and 22 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.
88% 7% 0% 22% C M Y K

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