1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Academic Blue

Color Academic Blue aqua-blue (#2c3e56):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Academic Blue aqua-blue (#2c3e56):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Academic Blue / #2c3e56

The HTML HEX code is #2c3e56. The corresponding color name is "Academic Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 44%, Green (G): 62%, Blue (B): 86%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 49%, Magenta (M): 28%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 66%. In the HSL color space, #2c3e56 has a hue of 214°, saturation of 32%, and lightness of 25%. The HSV representation is 214° for hue, 49% for saturation, and 34% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 26, a* (green to red) = 0, and b* (blue to yellow) = -17. The XYZ representation is X: 4, Y: 5, Z: 9. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2328, U (chrominance) = 0.0514, and V (chrominance) = -0.0528.

The decimal value of the color is 2899542. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333366. Variations of the colour are #4E6E97 for a 20% lighter version and #090C11 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #2c3e56, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 23798 Kelvin (23798K).

The approximate wavelength of #2c3e56 is around 483.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Academic Blue (Hex: #2c3e56): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Academic Blue (#2c3e56) is a deep, sophisticated shade that resembles the serene depths of a secluded forest lake. Its rich, tranquil hue is reminiscent of the dusk sky, just before the stars emerge to guide nocturnal creatures. This color evokes a sense of knowledge and wisdom, akin to the old pages of books in a library. With an air of mystery, Academic Blue captures the essence of a solitary mountain peak, standing tall amidst a serene landscape. Its allure is timeless, like the soft melodies of a classical symphony that resonate through the ages.

Tints and Shades of #2c3e56 HEX color (Academic 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 #2c3e56, 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
• #CACFD5
• #969FAB
• #616E80
• #2c3e56
• #212F41
• #161F2B
• #0B1016
• #000000

Tones of Academic Blue (#2c3e56 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #2c3e56, #4e5867 is the less saturated color, while #2c3e56 is the most saturated one.

• #4e5867
• #455263
• #3d4b5e
• #34455a
• #2c3e56
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #2c3e56;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #2c3e56; }

.text {color:#2c3e56;}

.background {background-color:#2c3e56;}

.border {border:1px solid #2c3e56;}