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

Color Portuguese Blue aqua-blue (#3c5e95):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Portuguese Blue aqua-blue (#3c5e95):
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 Portuguese Blue / #3c5e95

The HTML HEX code is #3c5e95. The corresponding color name is "Portuguese Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 60%, Green (G): 94%, Blue (B): 149%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 60%, Magenta (M): 37%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 42%. In the HSL color space, #3c5e95 has a hue of 217°, saturation of 43%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 217° for hue, 60% for saturation, and 58% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 40, a* (green to red) = 5, and b* (blue to yellow) = -34. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 11, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3533, U (chrominance) = 0.1137, and V (chrominance) = -0.1036.

The decimal value of the color is 3956373. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336699. Variations of the colour are #7192C6 for a 20% lighter version and #1F304D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3c5e95, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 140342 Kelvin (140342K).

The approximate wavelength of #3c5e95 is around 481.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Portuguese Blue (Hex: #3c5e95): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #3c5e95, also known as Portuguese Blue, is reminiscent of the expansive, deep blue sea. This shade evokes a sense of calm and tranquility, similar to the vastness of an ocean. It brings to mind images of crashing waves, clear skies, and the feeling of endless possibilities. Portuguese Blue can also be likened to the majestic feathers of a tropical bird or the vibrant shades of blue found in precious gemstones like sapphires.

Tints and Shades of #3c5e95 HEX color (Portuguese 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 #3c5e95, 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
• #CED7E5
• #9EAFCA
• #6D86B0
• #3c5e95
• #2D4770
• #1E2F4B
• #0F1825
• #000000

Tones of Portuguese Blue (#3c5e95 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3c5e95, #576c8d is the less saturated color, while #3c5e95 is the most saturated one.

• #576c8d
• #50688f
• #4a6591
• #436193
• #3c5e95
• #343436
• #272829
• #1a1b1d
• #0e0f10

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3c5e95;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3c5e95; }

.text {color:#3c5e95;}

.background {background-color:#3c5e95;}

.border {border:1px solid #3c5e95;}