1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Blues

Color Blues aqua-blue (#296a9d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blues aqua-blue (#296a9d):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Blues / #296a9d

The HTML HEX code is #296a9d. The corresponding color name is "Blues". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 41%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 157%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 74%, Magenta (M): 32%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #296a9d has a hue of 206°, saturation of 59%, and lightness of 39%. The HSV representation is 206° for hue, 74% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 43, a* (green to red) = -3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -34. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 13, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3623, U (chrominance) = 0.1247, and V (chrominance) = -0.1768.

The decimal value of the color is 2714269. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336699. Variations of the colour are #599FD4 for a 20% lighter version and #14344D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #296a9d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 86037 Kelvin (86037K).

The approximate wavelength of #296a9d is around 487.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blues (Hex: #296a9d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #296a9d, named Blues, resembles the deep blue hue found in the depths of the ocean. It evokes the sense of tranquility and calmness that one feels when gazing out at the vast expanse of the sea. This shade of blue also reminds us of the clear summer sky, with its vibrant and brilliant color. Just like the waves crashing against the shore, this shade of blue captivates our attention and draws us in with its serene beauty.

Tints and Shades of #296a9d HEX color (Blues)

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 #296a9d, 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
• #CADAE7
• #94B5CE
• #5F8FB6
• #296a9d
• #1F5076
• #15354F
• #0A1B27
• #000000

Tones of Blues (#296a9d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #296a9d, #4c7391 is the less saturated color, while #296a9d is the most saturated one.

• #4c7391
• #437194
• #3a6e97
• #326c9a
• #296a9d
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #296a9d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #296a9d; }

.text {color:#296a9d;}

.background {background-color:#296a9d;}

.border {border:1px solid #296a9d;}