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

Color Cerulean aqua-blue (#55aaee):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cerulean aqua-blue (#55aaee):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Cerulean / #55aaee

The HTML HEX code is #55aaee. The corresponding color name is "Cerulean". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 170%, Blue (B): 238%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 64%, Magenta (M): 29%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 7%. In the HSL color space, #55aaee has a hue of 207°, saturation of 82%, and lightness of 63%. The HSV representation is 207° for hue, 64% for saturation, and 93% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 67, a* (green to red) = -5, and b* (blue to yellow) = -42. The XYZ representation is X: 34, Y: 37, Z: 86. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5974, U (chrominance) = 0.1653, and V (chrominance) = -0.2317.

The decimal value of the color is 5614318. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #6699FF. Variations of the colour are #B0D7F7 for a 20% lighter version and #1477C8 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #55aaee, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 47807 Kelvin (47807K).

The approximate wavelength of #55aaee is around 486.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cerulean (Hex: #55aaee): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #55aaee, known as Cerulean, resembles the vibrant hue of a clear summer sky. This captivating shade evokes a sense of tranquility and freedom, reminiscent of gentle waves rolling onto a sandy beach. As the sun illuminates the cerulean waters, it creates a striking contrast against the surrounding lush greenery. Cerulean captures the essence of an idyllic tropical paradise, inviting thoughts of relaxation and serenity. Imagine yourself lounging under a cerulean sky, listening to the melodic chirping of tropical birds and feeling the warm breeze gently caress your skin.

Tints and Shades of #55aaee HEX color (Cerulean)

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 #55aaee, 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
• #D5EAFB
• #AAD5F7
• #80BFF2
• #55aaee
• #4080B3
• #2B5577
• #152B3C
• #000000

Tones of Cerulean (#55aaee HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #55aaee, #6699c2 is the less saturated color, while #55aaee is the most saturated one.

• #6699c2
• #629dcd
• #5ea2d8
• #59a6e3
• #55aaee
• #3a5a74
• #2e5472
• #224e70
• #17476e

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #55aaee;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #55aaee; }

.text {color:#55aaee;}

.background {background-color:#55aaee;}

.border {border:1px solid #55aaee;}