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

Color Placid Blue aqua-blue (#88a9d2):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Placid Blue aqua-blue (#88a9d2):
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 Placid Blue / #88a9d2

The HTML HEX code is #88a9d2. The corresponding color name is "Placid Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 136%, Green (G): 169%, Blue (B): 210%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 35%, Magenta (M): 20%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 18%. In the HSL color space, #88a9d2 has a hue of 213°, saturation of 45%, and lightness of 68%. The HSV representation is 213° for hue, 35% for saturation, and 82% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 68, a* (green to red) = -1, and b* (blue to yellow) = -24. The XYZ representation is X: 36, Y: 38, Z: 66. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.6424, U (chrominance) = 0.0891, and V (chrominance) = -0.0957.

The decimal value of the color is 8956370. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #9999CC. Variations of the colour are #D3DFEE for a 20% lighter version and #4375B1 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #88a9d2, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 14644 Kelvin (14644K).

The approximate wavelength of #88a9d2 is around 483.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Placid Blue (Hex: #88a9d2): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Placid Blue (#88a9d2) resembles the serene and calming color of a clear sky reflecting in tranquil waters. It captures the essence of a peaceful summer day by the beach, gently rippling waves, and the comforting feeling of being surrounded by natures tranquility. This serene shade is reminiscent of a field of forget-me-not flowers, adding a touch of delicate elegance to any design. Placid Blue evokes a sense of harmony and relaxation, making it a perfect choice for spa retreats, wellness centers, or websites promoting mindfulness and tranquility.

Tints and Shades of #88a9d2 HEX color (Placid 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 #88a9d2, 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
• #E1EAF4
• #C4D4E9
• #A6BFDD
• #88a9d2
• #667F9E
• #445569
• #222A35
• #000000

Tones of Placid Blue (#88a9d2 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #88a9d2, #8599b1 is the less saturated color, while #88a9d2 is the most saturated one.

• #8599b1
• #869db9
• #86a1c2
• #87a5ca
• #88a9d2
• #4b5c71
• #42566f
• #39506c
• #304a6a

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #88a9d2;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #88a9d2; }

.text {color:#88a9d2;}

.background {background-color:#88a9d2;}

.border {border:1px solid #88a9d2;}