1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Orion Blue

Color Orion Blue aqua-blue (#40525f):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Orion Blue aqua-blue (#40525f):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Orion Blue / #40525f

The HTML HEX code is #40525f. The corresponding color name is "Orion Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 64%, Green (G): 82%, Blue (B): 95%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 33%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 63%. In the HSL color space, #40525f has a hue of 205°, saturation of 19%, and lightness of 31%. The HSV representation is 205° for hue, 33% for saturation, and 37% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 34, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -10. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 8, Z: 12. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3063, U (chrominance) = 0.0326, and V (chrominance) = -0.0485.

The decimal value of the color is 4215391. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336666. Variations of the colour are #6A869A for a 20% lighter version and #171D21 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #40525f, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 11236 Kelvin (11236K).

The approximate wavelength of #40525f is around 487.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Orion Blue (Hex: #40525f): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Orion Blue (#40525f) is a deep, rich color resembling the mesmerizing vastness of the night sky. It bears a resemblance to the twilight hour when the sun sets and the stars begin to twinkle. This hue evokes a sense of tranquility and mystery, much like the depths of the ocean or the towering mountains. It shares similarities with petrichor, the earthy scent that fills the air after a refreshing rain. This color can be seen in objects such as peacock feathers, dark blue gemstones like sapphires, and even the subtle shades adorning the wings of a morpho butterfly.

Tints and Shades of #40525f HEX color (Orion 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 #40525f, 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
• #CFD4D7
• #A0A9AF
• #707D87
• #40525f
• #303E47
• #202930
• #101518
• #000000

Tones of Orion Blue (#40525f HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #40525f, #5a646c is the less saturated color, while #40525f is the most saturated one.

• #5a646c
• #536069
• #4d5b66
• #465762
• #40525f
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #40525f;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #40525f; }

.text {color:#40525f;}

.background {background-color:#40525f;}

.border {border:1px solid #40525f;}