1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-muteds
3. Vintage Indigo

Color Vintage Indigo aqua-blue (#505d74):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Vintage Indigo aqua-blue (#505d74):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Vintage Indigo / #505d74

The HTML HEX code is #505d74. The corresponding color name is "Vintage Indigo". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 80%, Green (G): 93%, Blue (B): 116%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 31%, Magenta (M): 20%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #505d74 has a hue of 218°, saturation of 18%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 218° for hue, 31% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -15. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3597, U (chrominance) = 0.0468, and V (chrominance) = -0.0404.

The decimal value of the color is 5266804. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #818FA7 for a 20% lighter version and #262C36 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #505d74, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12882 Kelvin (12882K).

The approximate wavelength of #505d74 is around 481.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Vintage Indigo (Hex: #505d74): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Vintage Indigo (#505d74) is a deep blue-gray shade that exudes a timeless elegance. This color bears resemblance to the smooth surface of a polished slate, as well as the shadows cast by dusk on a tranquil lake. Its hue of indigo recalls the delicate petals of irises swaying gracefully in a summer breeze. Moreover, Vintage Indigo presents a similarity to the velvety texture of musty old books, evoking a sense of nostalgia and sophistication. Whether it adorns a refined piece of clothing or enhances a cozy room, Vintage Indigo captivates with its understated refinement.

Tints and Shades of #505d74 HEX color (Vintage Indigo)

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 #505d74, 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
• #D3D7DC
• #A8AEBA
• #7C8697
• #505d74
• #3C4657
• #282F3A
• #14171D
• #000000

Tones of Vintage Indigo (#505d74 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #505d74, #636b79 is the less saturated color, while #505d74 is the most saturated one.

• #636b79
• #5e6878
• #5a6476
• #556175
• #505d74
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #505d74;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #505d74; }

.text {color:#505d74;}

.background {background-color:#505d74;}

.border {border:1px solid #505d74;}