1. aqua-blues
2. light-neutrals
3. Light Steel Blue

Color Light Steel Blue aqua-blue (#b0c4de):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Light Steel Blue aqua-blue (#b0c4de):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Light Steel Blue / #b0c4de

The HTML HEX code is #b0c4de. The corresponding color name is "Light Steel Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 176%, Green (G): 196%, Blue (B): 222%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 21%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 13%. In the HSL color space, #b0c4de has a hue of 214°, saturation of 41%, and lightness of 78%. The HSV representation is 214° for hue, 21% for saturation, and 87% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 78, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -15. The XYZ representation is X: 51, Y: 54, Z: 77. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7568, U (chrominance) = 0.0560, and V (chrominance) = -0.0584.

The decimal value of the color is 11584734. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #99CCCC. Variations of the colour are #F8FAFC for a 20% lighter version and #688EC0 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b0c4de, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9539 Kelvin (9539K).

The approximate wavelength of #b0c4de is around 483.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Light Steel Blue (Hex: #b0c4de): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b0c4de, also known as Light Steel Blue, resembles the calm and soothing hue of the sky just before dusk. The color evokes a sense of tranquility and serenity, similar to the peacefulness of a serene lake at twilight. It shares similarities with natural elements such as the soft, wispy clouds on a clear summer day or the gentle waves of the ocean at dusk. In terms of common objects, it can be compared to the delicate petals of a forget-me-not flower or the pastel hues found in seashells.

Tints and Shades of #b0c4de HEX color (Light Steel Blue)

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 #b0c4de, 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
• #EBF0F7
• #D8E2EF
• #C4D3E6
• #b0c4de
• #8493A7
• #58626F
• #2C3138
• #000000

Tones of Light Steel Blue (#b0c4de HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b0c4de, #9da9b8 is the less saturated color, while #b0c4de is the most saturated one.

• #9da9b8
• #a2b0c2
• #a6b6cb
• #abbdd5
• #b0c4de
• #556a85
• #4e6786
• #476387
• #406088

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b0c4de;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b0c4de; }

.text {color:#b0c4de;}

.background {background-color:#b0c4de;}

.border {border:1px solid #b0c4de;}