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

Color French Blue aqua-blue (#0072bb):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to French Blue aqua-blue (#0072bb):
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 French Blue / #0072bb

The HTML HEX code is #0072bb. The corresponding color name is "French Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 114%, Blue (B): 187%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 39%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 27%. In the HSL color space, #0072bb has a hue of 203°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 203° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 73% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 46, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -46. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 16, Z: 49. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3460, U (chrominance) = 0.1906, and V (chrominance) = -0.3036.

The decimal value of the color is 29371. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #0066CC. Variations of the colour are #24ABFF for a 20% lighter version and #003557 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #0072bb, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2273357 Kelvin (2273357K).

The approximate wavelength of #0072bb is around 488.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of French Blue (Hex: #0072bb): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

French Blue (#0072bb) is a serene and vibrant hue that resembles the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea on a sunny day. Comparable to a clear sky over a shoreline, this color evokes a sense of tranquility and relaxation. Its similarity to summer flowers like cornflowers and forget-me-nots adds a touch of delicate beauty. Furthermore, it exudes the freshness of a blueberry farm, with succulent fruits gleaming in the sunlight. French Blue is a versatile color that can bring a touch of natures serenity to website designs, fashion, and home decor.

Tints and Shades of #0072bb HEX color (French 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 #0072bb, 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
• #BFDCEE
• #80B9DD
• #4095CC
• #0072bb
• #00568C
• #00395E
• #001D2F
• #000000

Tones of French Blue (#0072bb HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #0072bb, #3378a3 is the less saturated color, while #0072bb is the most saturated one.

• #3378a3
• #2676a9
• #1a75af
• #0d73b5
• #0072bb
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #0072bb;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #0072bb; }

.text {color:#0072bb;}

.background {background-color:#0072bb;}

.border {border:1px solid #0072bb;}