1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Smalt

Color Smalt aqua-blue (#003399):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Smalt aqua-blue (#003399):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Smalt / #003399

The HTML HEX code is #003399. The corresponding color name is "Smalt". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 51%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 67%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #003399 has a hue of 220°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 30%. The HSV representation is 220° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 26, a* (green to red) = 29, and b* (blue to yellow) = -59. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 5, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1858, U (chrominance) = 0.2038, and V (chrominance) = -0.1630.

The decimal value of the color is 13209. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #003399. Variations of the colour are #0055FF for a 20% lighter version and #001133 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #003399, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2851 Kelvin (2851K).

The approximate wavelength of #003399 is around 480.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Smalt (Hex: #003399): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Smalt (#003399) is a deep, intense blue hue that resembles the color of the vast ocean depths. This shade brings to mind the beauty and tranquility of the open sea, evoking images of crashing waves and expansive horizons. Similar to sapphire gemstones and blue darting dragonflies, smalt captivates with its bold, yet soothing presence. It effortlessly merges the coolness of the sky with the mystique of the deep sea, making it an ideal choice for designs seeking to convey a sense of depth, serenity, and unending possibilities.

Tints and Shades of #003399 HEX color (Smalt)

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 #003399, 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
• #BFCCE6
• #8099CC
• #4066B3
• #003399
• #002673
• #001A4D
• #000D26
• #000000

Tones of Smalt (#003399 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #003399, #33528f is the less saturated color, while #003399 is the most saturated one.

• #33528f
• #264a92
• #1a4294
• #0d3b97
• #003399
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #003399;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #003399; }

.text {color:#003399;}

.background {background-color:#003399;}

.border {border:1px solid #003399;}