1. aqua-blues
2. dark-neutrals
3. Blue Whale

Color Blue Whale aqua-blue (#1e3442):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blue Whale aqua-blue (#1e3442):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Blue Whale / #1e3442

The HTML HEX code is #1e3442. The corresponding color name is "Blue Whale". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 30%, Green (G): 52%, Blue (B): 66%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 55%, Magenta (M): 21%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 74%. In the HSL color space, #1e3442 has a hue of 203°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 19%. The HSV representation is 203° for hue, 55% for saturation, and 26% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 21, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -11. The XYZ representation is X: 3, Y: 3, Z: 6. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1844, U (chrominance) = 0.0366, and V (chrominance) = -0.0585.

The decimal value of the color is 1979458. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #3E6C89 for a 20% lighter version and #000000 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #1e3442, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 17493 Kelvin (17493K).

The approximate wavelength of #1e3442 is around 488.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blue Whale (Hex: #1e3442): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #1e3442, commonly known as Blue Whale, resembles the deep blue hue of the ocean at great depths. This color evokes a sense of mystery and tranquility, similar to the vastness and calmness of the ocean. It also bears resemblance to the dark blue shade of a winter night sky, where stars twinkle against the backdrop of darkness. Blue Whale is a color that symbolizes depth, serenity, and the enigmatic beauty of nature.

Tints and Shades of #1e3442 HEX color (Blue Whale)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #1e3442, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #C7CCD0
• #8F9AA1
• #566771
• #1e3442
• #172732
• #0F1A21
• #080D11
• #000000

Tones of Blue Whale (#1e3442 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #1e3442, #45525b is the less saturated color, while #1e3442 is the most saturated one.

• #45525b
• #3b4b55
• #32434e
• #283c48
• #1e3442
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #1e3442;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #1e3442; }

.text {color:#1e3442;}

.background {background-color:#1e3442;}

.border {border:1px solid #1e3442;}