1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Petrel

Color Petrel aqua-blue (#4076b4):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Petrel aqua-blue (#4076b4):
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 Petrel / #4076b4

The HTML HEX code is #4076b4. The corresponding color name is "Petrel". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 64%, Green (G): 118%, Blue (B): 180%. 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): 29%. In the HSL color space, #4076b4 has a hue of 212°, saturation of 48%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 212° for hue, 64% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 49, a* (green to red) = 2, and b* (blue to yellow) = -38. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 17, Z: 46. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4271, U (chrominance) = 0.1372, and V (chrominance) = -0.1546.

The decimal value of the color is 4224692. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #3366CC. Variations of the colour are #86ABD5 for a 20% lighter version and #25456A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4076b4, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 109507 Kelvin (109507K).

The approximate wavelength of #4076b4 is around 484.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Petrel (Hex: #4076b4): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #4076b4, also known as Petrel, resembles the deep blue of the open ocean. This shade is reminiscent of the vast expanse of water under a cloudless sky, evoking feelings of tranquility and serenity. It shares similarities with the color of Blue Whales, the largest animals on Earth, as well as with the plumage of certain bird species like the splendid Blue Jay and the elusive Indigo Bunting. Additionally, this shade can be found in the petals of flowers such as the Gentian and the Forget-Me-Not, adding a touch of natural beauty to any design or visual composition.

Tints and Shades of #4076b4 HEX color (Petrel)

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 #4076b4, 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
• #CFDDEC
• #A0BBDA
• #7098C7
• #4076b4
• #305987
• #203B5A
• #101E2D
• #000000

Tones of Petrel (#4076b4 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4076b4, #5a7a9f is the less saturated color, while #4076b4 is the most saturated one.

• #5a7a9f
• #5379a4
• #4d78aa
• #4677af
• #4076b4
• #393f45
• #2d343b
• #222931
• #161e27

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4076b4;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4076b4; }

.text {color:#4076b4;}

.background {background-color:#4076b4;}

.border {border:1px solid #4076b4;}