1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Little Boy Blue

Color Little Boy Blue aqua-blue (#6495da):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Little Boy Blue aqua-blue (#6495da):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
aqua-blues

aqua-blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Little Boy Blue / #6495da

The HTML HEX code is #6495da. The corresponding color name is "Little Boy Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 100%, Green (G): 149%, Blue (B): 218%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 54%, Magenta (M): 32%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 15%. In the HSL color space, #6495da has a hue of 215°, saturation of 61%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 215° for hue, 54% for saturation, and 85% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = 3, and b* (blue to yellow) = -40. The XYZ representation is X: 29, Y: 29, Z: 70. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5577, U (chrominance) = 0.1463, and V (chrominance) = -0.1452.

The decimal value of the color is 6591962. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #6699CC. Variations of the colour are #B5CCED for a 20% lighter version and #2A60AC for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6495da, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 54351 Kelvin (54351K).

The approximate wavelength of #6495da is around 482.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Little Boy Blue (Hex: #6495da): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #6495da, also known as Little Boy Blue, resembles the rich blue hues found in clear summer skies and serene ocean waves. It evokes a sense of calmness and tranquility, similar to the peaceful ambiance of a secluded beach or the soothing sound of water gently lapping against the shore. This shade of blue can also be compared to the delicate petals of forget-me-not flowers, adding a touch of softness and innocence to any visual composition.

Tints and Shades of #6495da HEX color (Little Boy 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 #6495da, 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
• #D8E5F6
• #B2CAED
• #8BB0E3
• #6495da
• #4B70A4
• #324B6D
• #192537
• #000000

Tones of Little Boy Blue (#6495da HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6495da, #6f8db6 is the less saturated color, while #6495da is the most saturated one.

• #6f8db6
• #6c8fbf
• #6a91c8
• #6793d1
• #6495da
• #40526a
• #364a67
• #2b4263
• #213b60

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6495da;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6495da; }

.text {color:#6495da;}

.background {background-color:#6495da;}

.border {border:1px solid #6495da;}