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

Color Bengal Blue aqua-blue (#38738b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Bengal Blue aqua-blue (#38738b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Bengal Blue / #38738b

The HTML HEX code is #38738b. The corresponding color name is "Bengal Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 56%, Green (G): 115%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 60%, Magenta (M): 17%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #38738b has a hue of 197°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 38%. The HSV representation is 197° for hue, 60% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 46, a* (green to red) = -12, and b* (blue to yellow) = -19. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 15, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3925, U (chrominance) = 0.0751, and V (chrominance) = -0.1517.

The decimal value of the color is 3699595. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336699. Variations of the colour are #66A8C2 for a 20% lighter version and #1A3642 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #38738b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 18239 Kelvin (18239K).

The approximate wavelength of #38738b is around 491.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Bengal Blue (Hex: #38738b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Bengal Blue (#38738b) resembles the cool and serene depths of the ocean, evoking a sense of tranquility and stability. This shade is similar to the calming hues found in the waters depths, like those of a deep lagoon or the vast expanse of the open sea. It also shares similarities with the feathers of exotic birds, such as the Blue Jay or the Kingfisher, adding an element of vibrancy and natural beauty. Bengal Blue is a versatile color that can bring a sense of calmness and elegance to various design elements.

Tints and Shades of #38738b HEX color (Bengal 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 #38738b, 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
• #CDDCE2
• #9CB9C5
• #6A96A8
• #38738b
• #2A5668
• #1C3A46
• #0E1D23
• #000000

Tones of Bengal Blue (#38738b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #38738b, #557887 is the less saturated color, while #38738b is the most saturated one.

• #557887
• #4e7788
• #467689
• #3f748a
• #38738b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #38738b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #38738b; }

.text {color:#38738b;}

.background {background-color:#38738b;}

.border {border:1px solid #38738b;}