1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Steel Light Blue

Color Steel Light Blue aqua-blue (#5599b6):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Steel Light Blue aqua-blue (#5599b6):
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 Steel Light Blue / #5599b6

The HTML HEX code is #5599b6. The corresponding color name is "Steel Light Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 182%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 53%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #5599b6 has a hue of 198°, saturation of 40%, and lightness of 52%. The HSV representation is 198° for hue, 53% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = -13, and b* (blue to yellow) = -22. The XYZ representation is X: 24, Y: 28, Z: 48. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5332, U (chrominance) = 0.0888, and V (chrominance) = -0.1754.

The decimal value of the color is 5609910. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #6699CC. Variations of the colour are #9BC3D4 for a 20% lighter version and #315F72 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5599b6, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 16581 Kelvin (16581K).

The approximate wavelength of #5599b6 is around 491.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Steel Light Blue (Hex: #5599b6): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5599b6, known as Steel Light Blue, resembles the tranquil waters of a serene lake on a sunny day. Its cool tones evoke a sense of calmness and freshness, much like the open sky reflected in crystal-clear water. This shade of blue can also be likened to the sleek, metallic hue of a polished steel surface, adding a touch of sophistication and modernity to any visual representation.

Tints and Shades of #5599b6 HEX color (Steel Light 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 #5599b6, 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
• #D5E6ED
• #AACCDB
• #80B3C8
• #5599b6
• #407389
• #2B4D5B
• #15262E
• #000000

Tones of Steel Light Blue (#5599b6 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5599b6, #668fa0 is the less saturated color, while #5599b6 is the most saturated one.

• #668fa0
• #6292a6
• #5e94ab
• #5997b1
• #5599b6
• #3f494e
• #344045
• #29373d
• #1e2e34

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5599b6;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5599b6; }

.text {color:#5599b6;}

.background {background-color:#5599b6;}

.border {border:1px solid #5599b6;}