1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Star Sapphire

Color Star Sapphire aqua-blue (#3c6a9d):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Star Sapphire aqua-blue (#3c6a9d):
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 Star Sapphire / #3c6a9d

The HTML HEX code is #3c6a9d. The corresponding color name is "Star Sapphire". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 60%, Green (G): 106%, Blue (B): 157%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 62%, Magenta (M): 32%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 38%. In the HSL color space, #3c6a9d has a hue of 212°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 43%. The HSV representation is 212° for hue, 62% for saturation, and 62% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = 1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -32. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 14, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3845, U (chrominance) = 0.1137, and V (chrominance) = -0.1309.

The decimal value of the color is 3959453. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336699. Variations of the colour are #769ECB for a 20% lighter version and #203955 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3c6a9d, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 65601 Kelvin (65601K).

The approximate wavelength of #3c6a9d is around 484.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Star Sapphire (Hex: #3c6a9d): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #3c6a9d, named Star Sapphire, resembles the deep blue hue found in majestic glaciers. This shade evokes the tranquility of icy formations, reflecting light with a serene and ethereal quality. Like a frozen lake beneath a bright winter sky, Star Sapphire exudes a sense of clarity and purity. Its cool tones evoke the vastness of the ocean, where gentle waves meet the horizon. This color also shares similarity with the plumage of exotic birds, such as the Blue Jay, as it captivates with its striking and vibrant presence.

Tints and Shades of #3c6a9d HEX color (Star Sapphire)

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 #3c6a9d, 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
• #CEDAE7
• #9EB5CE
• #6D8FB6
• #3c6a9d
• #2D5076
• #1E354F
• #0F1B27
• #000000

Tones of Star Sapphire (#3c6a9d HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3c6a9d, #577391 is the less saturated color, while #3c6a9d is the most saturated one.

• #577391
• #507194
• #4a6e97
• #436c9a
• #3c6a9d
• #363739
• #292b2d
• #1d1e21
• #101215

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3c6a9d;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3c6a9d; }

.text {color:#3c6a9d;}

.background {background-color:#3c6a9d;}

.border {border:1px solid #3c6a9d;}