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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 54 184 231 it is the complementary color RGB 201 71 24. 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 54 184 231. 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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 59 184 226, RGB 76 202 245, RGB 93 220 255, RGB 110 238 255 and RGB 127 255 255

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 54 184 231. 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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 37 166 212, RGB 20 148 193, RGB 3 130 174 and RGB 0 112 155

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 54 136 231, RGB 54 88 231, RGB 67 54 231 and RGB 115 54 231

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 54 136 231, RGB 54 88 231 and RGB 54 54 231

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 54 184 231 shade matches the following richer shades: RGB 54 184 231 and RGB 36 192 249

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 72 175 213, RGB 90 167 195, RGB 108 158 176 and RGB 126 150 158

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 231 181, RGB 54 231 228, RGB 54 187 231, RGB 54 139 231 and RGB 54 92 231

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 21 139 181, RGB 25 167 218, RGB 54 184 231, RGB 91 197 235 and RGB 128 210 240

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 133 54 231 and RGB 231 204 54

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 231 54 187 and RGB 187 231 54

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 133 54 231, RGB 231 98 54 and RGB 151 231 54

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 54 184 231 shade: RGB 54 184 231, RGB 187 54 231, RGB 231 98 54 and RGB 98 231 54

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 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

Complementary color

CMYK 0 / 65 / 88 / 21

HEX #C94718

RGB 201 71 24

HSL 15.93, 0.79%, 0.44%

LAB 48.25, 49.74, 52.12

 

CMYK 74 / 19 / 0 / 11

HEX #3BB8E2

RGB 59 184 226

HSL 195.09, 0.74%, 0.56%

LAB 69.97, -20.29, -30.8

 

CMYK 69 / 18 / 0 / 4

HEX #4CCAF5

RGB 76 202 245

HSL 195.27, 0.89%, 0.63%

LAB 76.3, -21.32, -31.29

 

CMYK 64 / 14 / 0 / 0

HEX #5DDCFF

RGB 93 220 255

HSL 192.96, 1%, 0.68%

LAB 82.24, -24.82, -27.46

 

CMYK 57 / 7 / 0 / 0

HEX #6EEEFF

RGB 110 238 255

HSL 187.03, 1%, 0.72%

LAB 87.82, -30.69, -18.94

 

CMYK 50 / 0 / 0 / 0

HEX #7FFFFF

RGB 127 255 255

HSL 180, 1%, 0.75%

LAB 93.12, -35.43, -10.93

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 83 / 22 / 0 / 17

HEX #25A6D4

RGB 37 166 212

HSL 195.77, 0.7%, 0.49%

LAB 63.69, -17.73, -32.85

 

CMYK 90 / 23 / 0 / 24

HEX #1494C1

RGB 20 148 193

HSL 195.61, 0.81%, 0.42%

LAB 57.25, -15.86, -32.24

 

CMYK 98 / 25 / 0 / 32

HEX #0382AE

RGB 3 130 174

HSL 195.44, 0.97%, 0.35%

LAB 50.73, -13.54, -31.55

 

CMYK 100 / 28 / 0 / 39

HEX #00709B

RGB 0 112 155

HSL 196.65, 1%, 0.3%

LAB 44.17, -10.55, -30.72

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 77 / 41 / 0 / 9

HEX #3688E7

RGB 54 136 231

HSL 212.2, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 56.25, 7.86, -55.12

 

CMYK 77 / 62 / 0 / 9

HEX #3658E7

RGB 54 88 231

HSL 228.47, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 43.56, 37.86, -75.65

 

CMYK 71 / 77 / 0 / 9

HEX #4336E7

RGB 67 54 231

HSL 244.41, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 37.12, 58.49, -86.22

 

CMYK 50 / 77 / 0 / 9

HEX #7336E7

RGB 115 54 231

HSL 260.68, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 41.3, 63.75, -79.18

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 77 / 41 / 0 / 9

HEX #3688E7

RGB 54 136 231

HSL 212.2, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 56.25, 7.86, -55.12

 

CMYK 77 / 62 / 0 / 9

HEX #3658E7

RGB 54 88 231

HSL 228.47, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 43.56, 37.86, -75.65

 

CMYK 77 / 77 / 0 / 9

HEX #3636E7

RGB 54 54 231

HSL 240, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 36.35, 57.51, -87.51

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 86 / 23 / 0 / 2

HEX #24C0F9

RGB 36 192 249

HSL 196.06, 0.95%, 0.56%

LAB 72.84, -18.9, -38.85

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 66 / 18 / 0 / 16

HEX #48AFD5

RGB 72 175 213

HSL 196.17, 0.63%, 0.56%

LAB 67.16, -17.96, -27.98

 

CMYK 54 / 14 / 0 / 24

HEX #5AA7C3

RGB 90 167 195

HSL 196, 0.47%, 0.56%

LAB 64.76, -15.88, -21.63

 

CMYK 39 / 10 / 0 / 31

HEX #6C9EB0

RGB 108 158 176

HSL 195.88, 0.3%, 0.56%

LAB 62.32, -11.98, -14.64

 

CMYK 20 / 5 / 0 / 38

HEX #7E969E

RGB 126 150 158

HSL 195, 0.14%, 0.56%

LAB 60.53, -6.63, -7.03

 

CMYK 77 / 0 / 22 / 9

HEX #36E7B5

RGB 54 231 181

HSL 163.05, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 82.52, -54.92, 12.03

 

CMYK 77 / 0 / 1 / 9

HEX #36E7E4

RGB 54 231 228

HSL 178.98, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 83.72, -42.76, -11.01

 

CMYK 77 / 19 / 0 / 9

HEX #36BBE7

RGB 54 187 231

HSL 194.92, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.94, -20.78, -32.04

 

CMYK 77 / 40 / 0 / 9

HEX #368BE7

RGB 54 139 231

HSL 211.19, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 57.09, 6.06, -53.77

 

CMYK 77 / 60 / 0 / 9

HEX #365CE7

RGB 54 92 231

HSL 227.12, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 44.53, 35.36, -74.06

 

CMYK 88 / 23 / 0 / 29

HEX #158BB5

RGB 21 139 181

HSL 195.75, 0.79%, 0.4%

LAB 53.99, -15.16, -30.5

 

CMYK 89 / 23 / 0 / 15

HEX #19A7DA

RGB 25 167 218

HSL 195.85, 0.79%, 0.48%

LAB 64.08, -17.02, -35.57

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 61 / 16 / 0 / 8

HEX #5BC5EB

RGB 91 197 235

HSL 195.83, 0.78%, 0.64%

LAB 74.92, -19.49, -27.98

 

CMYK 47 / 13 / 0 / 6

HEX #80D2F0

RGB 128 210 240

HSL 196.07, 0.79%, 0.72%

LAB 80.16, -17.23, -22.53

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 42 / 77 / 0 / 9

HEX #8536E7

RGB 133 54 231

HSL 266.78, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 43.35, 66.3, -75.74

 

CMYK 0 / 12 / 77 / 9

HEX #E7CC36

RGB 231 204 54

HSL 50.85, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 82.08, -5.55, 72.56

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 0 / 77 / 19 / 9

HEX #E736BB

RGB 231 54 187

HSL 314.92, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 55.29, 77.26, -30.57

 

CMYK 19 / 0 / 77 / 9

HEX #BBE736

RGB 187 231 54

HSL 74.92, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 86, -36.73, 74.94

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 42 / 77 / 0 / 9

HEX #8536E7

RGB 133 54 231

HSL 266.78, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 43.35, 66.3, -75.74

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 77 / 9

HEX #E76236

RGB 231 98 54

HSL 14.92, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 58.03, 49.22, 49.45

 

CMYK 35 / 0 / 77 / 9

HEX #97E736

RGB 151 231 54

HSL 87.12, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 83.96, -50.03, 72.31

 

CMYK 77 / 20 / 0 / 9

HEX #36B8E7

RGB 54 184 231

HSL 195.93, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 70.06, -19.22, -33.39

 

CMYK 19 / 77 / 0 / 9

HEX #BB36E7

RGB 187 54 231

HSL 285.08, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 50.66, 75.25, -63.54

 

CMYK 0 / 58 / 77 / 9

HEX #E76236

RGB 231 98 54

HSL 14.92, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 58.03, 49.22, 49.45

 

CMYK 58 / 0 / 77 / 9

HEX #62E736

RGB 98 231 54

HSL 105.08, 0.79%, 0.56%

LAB 81.85, -65.85, 69.55

 

Description

Color code: RGB 54 184 231 | qconv.com Color code: RGB 54 184 231 | 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, 54 red, 184 green and 231 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.
54 184 231 R G B
In the CMYK color system the color is composed as follows: In this color tone, out of 100 maximum color components, 77 cyan, 20 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.
77% 20% 0% 9% C M Y K

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