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

Color Slate Blue aqua-blue (#5b7c99):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Slate Blue aqua-blue (#5b7c99):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Slate Blue / #5b7c99

The HTML HEX code is #5b7c99. The corresponding color name is "Slate Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 124%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 41%, Magenta (M): 19%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #5b7c99 has a hue of 208°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 48%. The HSV representation is 208° for hue, 41% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 51, a* (green to red) = -4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -19. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 19, Z: 33. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4605, U (chrominance) = 0.0686, and V (chrominance) = -0.0910.

The decimal value of the color is 5995673. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #99AFC2 for a 20% lighter version and #364959 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b7c99, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 15258 Kelvin (15258K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b7c99 is around 486.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Slate Blue (Hex: #5b7c99): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Slate Blue (#5b7c99) evokes the serene ambiance of an oceanic horizon at dusk. This color mirrors the subtle interplay between the deep blue depths and the fading light of the setting sun. It resembles the elegant plumage of birds such as Blue Jays and Stellars Jays, their feathers reflecting the hue with a touch of mystery. This intriguing shade finds its counterpart in the smooth, polished surface of slate rocks, hinting at a sense of calm strength. Embracing the essence of tranquility, Slate Blue adds a touch of natural elegance to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #5b7c99 HEX color (Slate 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 #5b7c99, 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
• #D6DEE6
• #ADBECC
• #849DB3
• #5b7c99
• #445D73
• #2E3E4D
• #171F26
• #000000

Tones of Slate Blue (#5b7c99 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b7c99, #6a7e8f is the less saturated color, while #5b7c99 is the most saturated one.

• #6a7e8f
• #667d92
• #627d94
• #5f7c97
• #5b7c99
• #3c3f42
• #313438
• #262a2e
• #1a1f23

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b7c99;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b7c99; }

.text {color:#5b7c99;}

.background {background-color:#5b7c99;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b7c99;}