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

Color Superior Blue aqua-blue (#3a5e73):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Superior Blue aqua-blue (#3a5e73):
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 Superior Blue / #3a5e73

The HTML HEX code is #3a5e73. The corresponding color name is "Superior Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 58%, Green (G): 94%, Blue (B): 115%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 50%, Magenta (M): 18%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #3a5e73 has a hue of 202°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 34%. The HSV representation is 202° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 38, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -16. The XYZ representation is X: 9, Y: 10, Z: 18. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3358, U (chrominance) = 0.0567, and V (chrominance) = -0.0951.

The decimal value of the color is 3825267. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336666. Variations of the colour are #6394B0 for a 20% lighter version and #18272F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3a5e73, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 16393 Kelvin (16393K).

The approximate wavelength of #3a5e73 is around 489.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Superior Blue (Hex: #3a5e73): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Superior Blue (#3a5e73) resembles the tranquil depths of an unspoiled ocean, evoking feelings of serenity and calmness. It reflects the vibrant hues of tropical fish darting through clear, azure waters and the graceful movements of majestic whales gliding beneath the surface. This captivating shade also shares similarities with the immense expanse of the evening sky at dusk, as the warm glow of the setting sun gently fades into a deep, velvety blue. Whether seen in nature or everyday objects like sapphire gemstones or certain species of butterflies, Superior Blue exudes elegance and sophistication.

Tints and Shades of #3a5e73 HEX color (Superior 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 #3a5e73, 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
• #CED7DC
• #9DAFB9
• #6B8696
• #3a5e73
• #2C4756
• #1D2F3A
• #0F181D
• #000000

Tones of Superior Blue (#3a5e73 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3a5e73, #566c78 is the less saturated color, while #3a5e73 is the most saturated one.

• #566c78
• #4f6877
• #486576
• #416174
• #3a5e73
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3a5e73;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3a5e73; }

.text {color:#3a5e73;}

.background {background-color:#3a5e73;}

.border {border:1px solid #3a5e73;}