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

Color Shadow Blue aqua-blue (#778ba5):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shadow Blue aqua-blue (#778ba5):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Shadow Blue / #778ba5

The HTML HEX code is #778ba5. The corresponding color name is "Shadow Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 119%, Green (G): 139%, Blue (B): 165%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 28%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #778ba5 has a hue of 214°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 56%. The HSV representation is 214° for hue, 28% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 57, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -16. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 25, Z: 39. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5333, U (chrominance) = 0.0560, and V (chrominance) = -0.0584.

The decimal value of the color is 7834533. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #669999. Variations of the colour are #B6C0CE for a 20% lighter version and #49596E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #778ba5, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 11383 Kelvin (11383K).

The approximate wavelength of #778ba5 is around 483.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shadow Blue (Hex: #778ba5): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Shadow Blue (#778ba5) is a tranquil color that resembles the calmness of a misty ocean horizon. This color evokes a sense of serenity and tranquility, resembling the peaceful reflection of the sky on a calm water surface. It shares similarities with a cluster of fluffy clouds scattered across a blue sky or the gentle waves of a lake at dusk. Additionally, it can be compared to the subtle tones found in a newly bloomed bluebell garden or the delicate hue of a forget-me-not flower. Shadow Blue is natures invitation to slow down and embrace moments of peaceful contemplation.

Tints and Shades of #778ba5 HEX color (Shadow 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 #778ba5, 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
• #DDE2E9
• #BBC5D2
• #99A8BC
• #778ba5
• #59687C
• #3C4653
• #1E2329
• #000000

Tones of Shadow Blue (#778ba5 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #778ba5, #7b8796 is the less saturated color, while #778ba5 is the most saturated one.

• #7b8796
• #7a889a
• #79899e
• #788aa1
• #778ba5
• #464b50
• #3d4248
• #333940
• #2a3038

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #778ba5;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #778ba5; }

.text {color:#778ba5;}

.background {background-color:#778ba5;}

.border {border:1px solid #778ba5;}