1. aqua-blues
2. dark-neutrals
3. Boatswain

Color Boatswain aqua-blue (#243256):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Boatswain aqua-blue (#243256):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Boatswain / #243256

The HTML HEX code is #243256. The corresponding color name is "Boatswain". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 36%, Green (G): 50%, Blue (B): 86%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 58%, Magenta (M): 42%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 66%. In the HSL color space, #243256 has a hue of 223°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 24%. The HSV representation is 223° for hue, 58% for saturation, and 34% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 21, a* (green to red) = 6, and b* (blue to yellow) = -24. The XYZ representation is X: 4, Y: 3, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1958, U (chrominance) = 0.0696, and V (chrominance) = -0.0479.

The decimal value of the color is 2372182. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333366. Variations of the colour are #425C9E for a 20% lighter version and #06080E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #243256, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 222598 Kelvin (222598K).

The approximate wavelength of #243256 is around 478.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Boatswain (Hex: #243256): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #243256, named Boatswain, resembles the deep, serene hue of a vast ocean at twilight. Its rich navy blue shade evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility, akin to the stillness of a secluded bay. Boatswains color exudes the strength and stability inherent in a sturdy ship sailing under a starry night sky. It is reminiscent of darkness gently enveloping the horizon, tempting adventurers to explore the mysteries that lie beneath the surface. This color, like the seas ever-changing depths, holds an allure that captivates the beholder.

Tints and Shades of #243256 HEX color (Boatswain)

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 #243256, 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
• #C8CCD5
• #9299AB
• #5B6580
• #243256
• #1B2641
• #12192B
• #090D16
• #000000

Tones of Boatswain (#243256 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #243256, #495167 is the less saturated color, while #243256 is the most saturated one.

• #495167
• #404963
• #36425e
• #2d3a5a
• #243256
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #243256;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #243256; }

.text {color:#243256;}

.background {background-color:#243256;}

.border {border:1px solid #243256;}