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2. neutrals
3. Athens

Color Athens aqua-blue (#3f74b1):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Athens aqua-blue (#3f74b1):
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 Athens / #3f74b1

The HTML HEX code is #3f74b1. The corresponding color name is "Athens". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 63%, Green (G): 116%, Blue (B): 177%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 64%, Magenta (M): 34%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 31%. In the HSL color space, #3f74b1 has a hue of 212°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 212° for hue, 64% for saturation, and 69% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 48, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -38. The XYZ representation is X: 16, Y: 17, Z: 44. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4200, U (chrominance) = 0.1349, and V (chrominance) = -0.1517.

The decimal value of the color is 4158641. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336699. Variations of the colour are #82A8D3 for a 20% lighter version and #244366 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3f74b1, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 108566 Kelvin (108566K).

The approximate wavelength of #3f74b1 is around 484.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Athens (Hex: #3f74b1): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #3f74b1, named Athens, resembles the serene blue hue found in the coastal waters surrounding Greek islands. This color evokes a sense of tranquility and offers a visual connection to the clear skies and sparkling Mediterranean Sea. It shares similarities with the blue feathers of kingfisher birds, the cooling shade of an infinity pool, and the tint of a refreshing blueberry smoothie. Athens blue is a versatile color choice for brands, inviting a soothing and uplifting presence reminiscent of natures beauty.

Tints and Shades of #3f74b1 HEX color (Athens)

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 #3f74b1, 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
• #CFDCEC
• #9FBAD8
• #6F97C5
• #3f74b1
• #2F5785
• #203A59
• #101D2C
• #000000

Tones of Athens (#3f74b1 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3f74b1, #59799d is the less saturated color, while #3f74b1 is the most saturated one.

• #59799d
• #5378a2
• #4c76a7
• #4675ac
• #3f74b1
• #393d43
• #2d3239
• #21272f
• #151c25

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3f74b1;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3f74b1; }

.text {color:#3f74b1;}

.background {background-color:#3f74b1;}

.border {border:1px solid #3f74b1;}