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

Color Harbor Blue aqua-blue (#556699):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Harbor Blue aqua-blue (#556699):
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 Harbor Blue / #556699

The HTML HEX code is #556699. The corresponding color name is "Harbor Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 102%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 44%, Magenta (M): 33%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #556699 has a hue of 225°, saturation of 29%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 225° for hue, 44% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 44, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = -30. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 14, Z: 32. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4029, U (chrominance) = 0.0970, and V (chrominance) = -0.0610.

The decimal value of the color is 5596825. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #929FC3 for a 20% lighter version and #313B59 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #556699, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 42341 Kelvin (42341K).

The approximate wavelength of #556699 is around 477.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Harbor Blue (Hex: #556699): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Harbor Blue (#556699) exudes the serene tranquility found in the depths of the ocean. With its deep, cool tones, it reflects the vastness of the horizon and the mysteries that lie beneath. This shade captures the essence of a calm night sky, contrasting with the shimmering silver moon. Picture the harmony of a secluded harbor at dusk, where the waters merge seamlessly with the dusky sky. Harbor Blue is reminiscent of a hidden cove, where gentle waves lap against rugged cliffs, creating a peaceful sanctuary away from the chaos of the outside world.

Tints and Shades of #556699 HEX color (Harbor 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 #556699, 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
• #D5D9E6
• #AAB3CC
• #808CB3
• #556699
• #404D73
• #2B334D
• #151A26
• #000000

Tones of Harbor Blue (#556699 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #556699, #66708f is the less saturated color, while #556699 is the most saturated one.

• #66708f
• #626e92
• #5e6b94
• #596997
• #556699
• #3a3c40
• #2f3136
• #23262b
• #181a21

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #556699;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #556699; }

.text {color:#556699;}

.background {background-color:#556699;}

.border {border:1px solid #556699;}