1. aqua-blues
2. light-vibrants
3. Drift on the Sea

Color Drift on the Sea aqua-blue (#87cefa):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Drift on the Sea aqua-blue (#87cefa):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
light-vibrant

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Drift on the Sea / #87cefa

The HTML HEX code is #87cefa. The corresponding color name is "Drift on the Sea". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 135%, Green (G): 206%, Blue (B): 250%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 46%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 2%. In the HSL color space, #87cefa has a hue of 203°, saturation of 92%, and lightness of 75%. The HSV representation is 203° for hue, 46% for saturation, and 98% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 80, a* (green to red) = -11, and b* (blue to yellow) = -29. The XYZ representation is X: 49, Y: 56, Z: 99. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7443, U (chrominance) = 0.1162, and V (chrominance) = -0.1885.

The decimal value of the color is 8900346. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #99CCFF. Variations of the colour are #E7F5FE for a 20% lighter version and #23A5F6 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #87cefa, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 16504 Kelvin (16504K).

The approximate wavelength of #87cefa is around 488.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Drift on the Sea (Hex: #87cefa): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #87cefa, named Drift on the Sea, resembles the serene blue shades found in calm ocean waters. This color echoes the tranquility and peacefulness of a gentle sea breeze, evoking a sense of relaxation and harmony. It shares similarities with other natural elements such as clear skies, delicate flowers, and icy glaciers. Drift on the Sea can be a soothing choice for websites related to travel, wellness, or beauty. Pair it with complementary colors like soft whites or pale yellows to create a captivating and refreshing visual experience.

Tints and Shades of #87cefa HEX color (Drift on the Sea)

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 #87cefa, 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
• #E1F3FE
• #C3E7FD
• #A5DAFB
• #87cefa
• #659BBC
• #44677D
• #22343F
• #000000

Tones of Drift on the Sea (#87cefa HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #87cefa, #84afc9 is the less saturated color, while #87cefa is the most saturated one.

• #84afc9
• #85b7d5
• #86bee2
• #86c6ee
• #87cefa
• #37759c
• #2b73a0
• #1f72a5
• #1370a9

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #87cefa;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #87cefa; }

.text {color:#87cefa;}

.background {background-color:#87cefa;}

.border {border:1px solid #87cefa;}