Information about #248CA8 color

#248CA8 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #248CA8 belongs to the Cyan Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(36, 140, 168) (14.1% red, 54.9% green, 65.9% blue), or CMYK 52 / 11 / 0 / 34 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated cyan, #248CA8 sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Scooter (#308EA0). Nearby in the Register you will also find Pelorous (#2599B2) and Java (#259797).

Technically, the mix leans on its blue channel (rgb(36, 140, 168)), which gives #248CA8 its character. If you plan to put text on a #248CA8 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.4:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.9:1. #248CA8 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#248CA8 color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#248CA8 color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #248CA8

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Scooter color link
Scooter

#308EA0

Pelorous color link
Pelorous

#2599B2

Java color link
Java

#259797

Lure color link
Lure

#2F77A9

UCLA Blue color link
UCLA Blue

#2774AE

Retreat color link
Retreat

#39909B

Celeritas color link
Celeritas

#299792

Boston Blue color link
Boston Blue

#3B91B4

Boy Red color link
Boy Red

#0E9CA5

Nice Blue color link
Nice Blue

#107AB0

Geaux Blue color link
Geaux Blue

#1277A3

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#248CA8
  • RGB36, 140, 168
  • CMYK52, 11, 0, 34
  • CSSrgb(36, 140, 168)
  • HSL193°, 65%, 40%
  • HSL Precise192.727°, 64.706%, 40%
  • HSV193°, 79%, 66%
  • HSB193°, 79%, 66%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.141
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.659
  • GLSLvec3(0.141, 0.549, 0.659)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.141, 0.549, 0.659, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.141, 0.549, 0.659)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB14.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB65.9%
  • Color FamilyCyan
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID248CA8
  • DECIMAL ID2395304
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01