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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 40 138 249 it is the complementary color RGB 215 117 6. 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 40 138 249. 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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 45 138 244, RGB 62 156 255, RGB 79 174 255, RGB 96 192 255 and RGB 113 210 255

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 40 138 249. 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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 40 138 249, RGB 23 120 230, RGB 6 102 211, RGB 0 84 192 and RGB 0 66 173

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 41 138 249, RGB 41 82 249, RGB 55 41 249, RGB 112 41 249 and RGB 168 41 249

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 41 138 249, RGB 41 82 249 and RGB 41 41 249

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 40 138 249 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 41 138 249

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 41 138 249, RGB 58 139 231, RGB 76 141 214, RGB 94 142 196 and RGB 112 143 178

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 41 249 246, RGB 41 197 249, RGB 41 141 249, RGB 41 86 249 and RGB 51 41 249

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 5 97 202, RGB 6 117 243, RGB 41 138 249, RGB 81 160 250 and RGB 121 182 251

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 40 138 249, RGB 190 41 249 and RGB 225 249 41

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 40 138 249, RGB 249 41 141 and RGB 141 249 41

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 40 138 249, RGB 190 41 249, RGB 249 148 41 and RGB 100 249 41

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 40 138 249 shade: RGB 40 138 249, RGB 249 41 246, RGB 249 148 41 and RGB 41 249 44

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 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #288AF9

RGB 40 138 249

HSL 211.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.53, 12.01, -63.06

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 46 / 97 / 16

HEX #D77506

RGB 215 117 6

HSL 31.87, 0.95%, 0.43%

LAB 59.14, 32.49, 65.34

 

CMYK 82 / 43 / 0 / 4

HEX #2D8AF4

RGB 45 138 244

HSL 211.96, 0.9%, 0.57%

LAB 57.33, 10.55, -60.61

 

CMYK 76 / 39 / 0 / 0

HEX #3E9CFF

RGB 62 156 255

HSL 210.78, 1%, 0.62%

LAB 63.36, 5.49, -57

 

CMYK 69 / 32 / 0 / 0

HEX #4FAEFF

RGB 79 174 255

HSL 207.61, 1%, 0.65%

LAB 68.86, -2.66, -48.25

 

CMYK 62 / 25 / 0 / 0

HEX #60C0FF

RGB 96 192 255

HSL 203.77, 1%, 0.69%

LAB 74.45, -9.86, -39.47

 

CMYK 56 / 18 / 0 / 0

HEX #71D2FF

RGB 113 210 255

HSL 199.01, 1%, 0.72%

LAB 80.08, -16.23, -30.71

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #288AF9

RGB 40 138 249

HSL 211.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.53, 12.01, -63.06

 

CMYK 90 / 48 / 0 / 10

HEX #1778E6

RGB 23 120 230

HSL 211.88, 0.82%, 0.5%

LAB 51.07, 14.86, -62.91

 

CMYK 97 / 52 / 0 / 17

HEX #0666D3

RGB 6 102 211

HSL 211.9, 0.94%, 0.43%

LAB 44.58, 18.27, -62.65

 

CMYK 100 / 56 / 0 / 25

HEX #0054C0

RGB 0 84 192

HSL 213.75, 1%, 0.38%

LAB 38.1, 22.31, -62.2

 

CMYK 100 / 62 / 0 / 32

HEX #0042AD

RGB 0 66 173

HSL 217.11, 1%, 0.34%

LAB 31.61, 26.76, -61.59

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #298AF9

RGB 41 138 249

HSL 212.02, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.55, 12.08, -63.03

 

CMYK 84 / 67 / 0 / 2

HEX #2952F9

RGB 41 82 249

HSL 228.17, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 43.28, 46.9, -86.25

 

CMYK 78 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #3729F9

RGB 55 41 249

HSL 244.04, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 36.44, 68.71, -97.55

 

CMYK 55 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #7029F9

RGB 112 41 249

HSL 260.48, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 41.01, 72.8, -89.83

 

CMYK 33 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #A829F9

RGB 168 41 249

HSL 276.63, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 47.94, 79.46, -78.18

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #298AF9

RGB 41 138 249

HSL 212.02, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.55, 12.08, -63.03

 

CMYK 84 / 67 / 0 / 2

HEX #2952F9

RGB 41 82 249

HSL 228.17, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 43.28, 46.9, -86.25

 

CMYK 84 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #2929F9

RGB 41 41 249

HSL 240, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 35.78, 68.15, -98.65

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #298AF9

RGB 41 138 249

HSL 212.02, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.55, 12.08, -63.03

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #298AF9

RGB 41 138 249

HSL 212.02, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.55, 12.08, -63.03

 

CMYK 75 / 40 / 0 / 9

HEX #3A8BE7

RGB 58 139 231

HSL 211.91, 0.78%, 0.57%

LAB 57.21, 6.52, -53.58

 

CMYK 64 / 34 / 0 / 16

HEX #4C8DD6

RGB 76 141 214

HSL 211.74, 0.63%, 0.57%

LAB 57.5, 2, -43.58

 

CMYK 52 / 28 / 0 / 23

HEX #5E8EC4

RGB 94 142 196

HSL 211.76, 0.46%, 0.57%

LAB 57.76, -0.8, -32.98

 

CMYK 37 / 20 / 0 / 30

HEX #708FB2

RGB 112 143 178

HSL 211.82, 0.3%, 0.57%

LAB 58.32, -1.98, -21.82

 

CMYK 84 / 0 / 1 / 2

HEX #29F9F6

RGB 41 249 246

HSL 179.13, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 89.34, -46.61, -12.1

 

CMYK 84 / 21 / 0 / 2

HEX #29C5F9

RGB 41 197 249

HSL 195, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 74.35, -21.14, -36.5

 

CMYK 84 / 43 / 0 / 2

HEX #298DF9

RGB 41 141 249

HSL 211.15, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 58.38, 10.26, -61.7

 

CMYK 84 / 65 / 0 / 2

HEX #2956F9

RGB 41 86 249

HSL 227.02, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 44.18, 44.48, -84.76

 

CMYK 80 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #3329F9

RGB 51 41 249

HSL 242.88, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 36.23, 68.53, -97.9

 

CMYK 98 / 52 / 0 / 21

HEX #0561CA

RGB 5 97 202

HSL 211.98, 0.95%, 0.41%

LAB 42.53, 17.9, -60.81

 

CMYK 98 / 52 / 0 / 5

HEX #0675F3

RGB 6 117 243

HSL 211.9, 0.95%, 0.49%

LAB 50.96, 21.21, -70.37

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #298AF9

RGB 41 138 249

HSL 212.02, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.55, 12.08, -63.03

 

CMYK 68 / 36 / 0 / 2

HEX #51A0FA

RGB 81 160 250

HSL 211.95, 0.94%, 0.65%

LAB 64.8, 3.93, -51.95

 

CMYK 52 / 27 / 0 / 2

HEX #79B6FB

RGB 121 182 251

HSL 211.85, 0.94%, 0.73%

LAB 72.55, -0.77, -40.19

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #288AF9

RGB 40 138 249

HSL 211.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.53, 12.01, -63.06

 

CMYK 24 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #BE29F9

RGB 190 41 249

HSL 282.98, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 51.12, 82.64, -72.87

 

CMYK 10 / 0 / 84 / 2

HEX #E1F929

RGB 225 249 41

HSL 66.92, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 93.42, -30.36, 85.69

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #288AF9

RGB 40 138 249

HSL 211.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.53, 12.01, -63.06

 

CMYK 0 / 84 / 43 / 2

HEX #F9298D

RGB 249 41 141

HSL 331.15, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 55.73, 79.54, -2.6

 

CMYK 43 / 0 / 84 / 2

HEX #8DF929

RGB 141 249 41

HSL 91.15, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 88.72, -60.93, 79.82

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #288AF9

RGB 40 138 249

HSL 211.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.53, 12.01, -63.06

 

CMYK 24 / 84 / 0 / 2

HEX #BE29F9

RGB 190 41 249

HSL 282.98, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 51.12, 82.64, -72.87

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 84 / 2

HEX #F99429

RGB 249 148 41

HSL 30.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 70.51, 30.89, 67.3

 

CMYK 60 / 0 / 84 / 2

HEX #64F929

RGB 100 249 41

HSL 102.98, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 87.3, -72.03, 78.02

 

CMYK 84 / 45 / 0 / 2

HEX #288AF9

RGB 40 138 249

HSL 211.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 57.53, 12.01, -63.06

 

CMYK 0 / 84 / 1 / 2

HEX #F929F6

RGB 249 41 246

HSL 300.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 60.23, 91.82, -56.05

 

CMYK 0 / 41 / 84 / 2

HEX #F99429

RGB 249 148 41

HSL 30.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 70.51, 30.89, 67.3

 

CMYK 84 / 0 / 82 / 2

HEX #29F92C

RGB 41 249 44

HSL 120.87, 0.95%, 0.57%

LAB 86.21, -81.34, 75.93

 

Description

Color code: RGB 40 138 249 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 40 138 249 | 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, 40 red, 138 green and 249 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.
40 138 249 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 84 cyan, 45 magenta, none yellow and 2 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.
84% 45% 0% 2% C M Y K

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