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

Color Europe Blue aqua-blue (#006796):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Europe Blue aqua-blue (#006796):
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 Europe Blue / #006796

The HTML HEX code is #006796. The corresponding color name is "Europe Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 103%, Blue (B): 150%. 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): 41%. In the HSL color space, #006796 has a hue of 199°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 29%. The HSV representation is 199° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -33. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 12, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3042, U (chrominance) = 0.1398, and V (chrominance) = -0.2668.

The decimal value of the color is 26518. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #006699. Variations of the colour are #00ABFA for a 20% lighter version and #001F2E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #006796, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 89860 Kelvin (89860K).

The approximate wavelength of #006796 is around 490.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Europe Blue (Hex: #006796): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Europe Blue (#006796) is a deep, vibrant shade reminiscent of the clear, tranquil waters of the Mediterranean Sea. This color evokes a sense of serenity and calmness, similar to gazing at the endless horizon from a secluded beach. It also shares similarities with the iridescent blue feathers of the European roller bird, or the cobalt blue glass windows found in traditional European architecture. Europe Blue is an elegant hue that exudes sophistication, perfect for conveying a sense of refinement and tranquility in design or branding.

Tints and Shades of #006796 HEX color (Europe 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 #006796, 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
• #BFD9E5
• #80B3CB
• #408DB0
• #006796
• #004D71
• #00344B
• #001A26
• #000000

Tones of Europe Blue (#006796 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #006796, #33718d is the less saturated color, while #006796 is the most saturated one.

• #33718d
• #266f8f
• #1a6c92
• #0d6a94
• #006796
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #006796;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #006796; }

.text {color:#006796;}

.background {background-color:#006796;}

.border {border:1px solid #006796;}