1. aqua-blues
2. neutrals
3. Afloat

Color Afloat aqua-blue (#78a3c2):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Afloat aqua-blue (#78a3c2):
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 Afloat / #78a3c2

The HTML HEX code is #78a3c2. The corresponding color name is "Afloat". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 120%, Green (G): 163%, Blue (B): 194%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 38%, Magenta (M): 16%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 24%. In the HSL color space, #78a3c2 has a hue of 205°, saturation of 38%, and lightness of 62%. The HSV representation is 205° for hue, 38% for saturation, and 76% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 65, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -21. The XYZ representation is X: 31, Y: 34, Z: 56. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6027, U (chrominance) = 0.0778, and V (chrominance) = -0.1159.

The decimal value of the color is 7906242. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #6699CC. Variations of the colour are #C0D4E3 for a 20% lighter version and #427294 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #78a3c2, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 13639 Kelvin (13639K).

The approximate wavelength of #78a3c2 is around 487.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Afloat (Hex: #78a3c2): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #78a3c2, named Afloat, resembles the serene hue of a calm ocean on a clear day. It evokes a sense of tranquility and peacefulness. Pair it with nautical-themed content or use it to create a soothing ambiance for spa or wellness websites. Afloat is also reminiscent of the soft blue color found in delicate wildflowers like forget-me-nots or the petals of the morning glory. Use this color to bring a touch of nature and elegance to floral or botanical designs.

Tints and Shades of #78a3c2 HEX color (Afloat)

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 #78a3c2, 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
• #DDE8F0
• #BCD1E1
• #9ABAD1
• #78a3c2
• #5A7A92
• #3C5261
• #1E2931
• #000000

Tones of Afloat (#78a3c2 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #78a3c2, #7b95a8 is the less saturated color, while #78a3c2 is the most saturated one.

• #7b95a8
• #7a99ae
• #7a9cb5
• #79a0bb
• #78a3c2
• #485661
• #3e4f5c
• #354856
• #2b4151

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #78a3c2;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #78a3c2; }

.text {color:#78a3c2;}

.background {background-color:#78a3c2;}

.border {border:1px solid #78a3c2;}