1. aqua-blues
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Kingfisher Blue

Color Kingfisher Blue aqua-blue (#006491):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Kingfisher Blue aqua-blue (#006491):
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 Kingfisher Blue / #006491

The HTML HEX code is #006491. The corresponding color name is "Kingfisher Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 100%, Blue (B): 145%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 31%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 43%. In the HSL color space, #006491 has a hue of 199°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 28%. The HSV representation is 199° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 57% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 40, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -32. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 28. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2950, U (chrominance) = 0.1346, and V (chrominance) = -0.2588.

The decimal value of the color is 25745. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #006699. Variations of the colour are #00A7F5 for a 20% lighter version and #001C29 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #006491, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 84019 Kelvin (84019K).

The approximate wavelength of #006491 is around 490.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Kingfisher Blue (Hex: #006491): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Kingfisher Blue (#006491) is a vibrant shade that resembles the brilliant azure hue found in the plumage of the kingfisher bird. This color captures the striking combination of deep blue and green, mirroring the shimmering feathers of this elusive creature. It also brings to mind the serene blue waters of tropical lagoons or the vibrant colors of a tropical reef, evoking feelings of tranquility and a connection to natures beauty. This shade is often used in branding, design, and fashion to convey a sense of freshness, vibrancy, and a touch of exoticism.

Tints and Shades of #006491 HEX color (Kingfisher 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 #006491, 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
• #BFD8E4
• #80B2C8
• #408BAD
• #006491
• #004B6D
• #003249
• #001924
• #000000

Tones of Kingfisher Blue (#006491 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #006491, #336f8a is the less saturated color, while #006491 is the most saturated one.

• #336f8a
• #266c8c
• #1a6a8e
• #0d678f
• #006491
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #006491;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #006491; }

.text {color:#006491;}

.background {background-color:#006491;}

.border {border:1px solid #006491;}