1. aqua-blues
2. light-neutrals
3. Chicago Blue

Color Chicago Blue aqua-blue (#b6dbe9):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Chicago Blue aqua-blue (#b6dbe9):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
light-neutral

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
light-toned

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Chicago Blue / #b6dbe9

The HTML HEX code is #b6dbe9. The corresponding color name is "Chicago Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 182%, Green (G): 219%, Blue (B): 233%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 22%, Magenta (M): 6%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 9%. In the HSL color space, #b6dbe9 has a hue of 196°, saturation of 54%, and lightness of 81%. The HSV representation is 196° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 91% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 85, a* (green to red) = -9, and b* (blue to yellow) = -11. The XYZ representation is X: 59, Y: 66, Z: 87. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.8217, U (chrominance) = 0.0453, and V (chrominance) = -0.0947.

The decimal value of the color is 11983849. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCFF. Variations of the colour are #FFFFFF for a 20% lighter version and #66B5D1 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b6dbe9, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9013 Kelvin (9013K).

The approximate wavelength of #b6dbe9 is around 492.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Chicago Blue (Hex: #b6dbe9): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Chicago Blue (#b6dbe9) is reminiscent of the calm waters of a tranquil lake on a sunny day. This cool and serene color mirrors the gentle ripples of the water, creating a sense of peace and tranquility. It is similar to the soft blue hues of the sky at dawn, just before the sun rises. In the natural world, it can be found in delicate flowers like forget-me-nots and periwinkles. Chicago Blue evokes a feeling of serenity and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for spa treatments, meditation spaces, and coastal-inspired interior designs.

Tints and Shades of #b6dbe9 HEX color (Chicago 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 #b6dbe9, 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
• #EDF6FA
• #DBEDF4
• #C8E4EF
• #b6dbe9
• #89A4AF
• #5B6E75
• #2E373A
• #000000

Tones of Chicago Blue (#b6dbe9 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b6dbe9, #a0b7bf is the less saturated color, while #b6dbe9 is the most saturated one.

• #a0b7bf
• #a6c0ca
• #abc9d4
• #b1d2df
• #b6dbe9
• #518294
• #498298
• #41829b
• #39839f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b6dbe9;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b6dbe9; }

.text {color:#b6dbe9;}

.background {background-color:#b6dbe9;}

.border {border:1px solid #b6dbe9;}