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

Color Sixties Blue aqua-blue (#0079a9):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Sixties Blue aqua-blue (#0079a9):
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 Sixties Blue / #0079a9

The HTML HEX code is #0079a9. The corresponding color name is "Sixties Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 121%, Blue (B): 169%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 28%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 34%. In the HSL color space, #0079a9 has a hue of 197°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 33%. The HSV representation is 197° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 66% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = -10, and b* (blue to yellow) = -33. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 17, Z: 40. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3541, U (chrominance) = 0.1519, and V (chrominance) = -0.3106.

The decimal value of the color is 31145. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #006699. Variations of the colour are #0FBBFF for a 20% lighter version and #003042 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #0079a9, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 59966 Kelvin (59966K).

The approximate wavelength of #0079a9 is around 491.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Sixties Blue (Hex: #0079a9): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Sixties Blue (#0079a9) is reminiscent of the deep blue hues found in the ocean. This color evokes images of tropical waters, where vibrant coral reefs thrive. It shares similarities with sapphire gemstones, reflecting their brilliant shade of blue. In nature, creatures such as the Blue-ringed octopus and Blue Tang fish feature hints of this captivating color. When used in branding and design, Sixties Blue adds a touch of sophistication and elegance, making it a popular choice for fashion brands and luxurious products.

Tints and Shades of #0079a9 HEX color (Sixties 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 #0079a9, 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
• #BFDEEA
• #80BCD4
• #409BBF
• #0079a9
• #005B7F
• #003D55
• #001E2A
• #000000

Tones of Sixties Blue (#0079a9 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #0079a9, #337c99 is the less saturated color, while #0079a9 is the most saturated one.

• #337c99
• #267b9d
• #1a7aa1
• #0d7aa5
• #0079a9
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #0079a9;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #0079a9; }

.text {color:#0079a9;}

.background {background-color:#0079a9;}

.border {border:1px solid #0079a9;}