1. blues
2. dark-neutrals
3. Pāua

Color Pāua blue (#2a2551):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Pāua blue (#2a2551):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
dark-neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Pāua / #2a2551

The HTML HEX code is #2a2551. The corresponding color name is "Pāua". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 42%, Green (G): 37%, Blue (B): 81%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 48%, Magenta (M): 54%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 68%. In the HSL color space, #2a2551 has a hue of 247°, saturation of 37%, and lightness of 23%. The HSV representation is 247° for hue, 54% for saturation, and 32% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 18, a* (green to red) = 15, and b* (blue to yellow) = -26. The XYZ representation is X: 3, Y: 2, Z: 8. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.1706, U (chrominance) = 0.0723, and V (chrominance) = -0.0052.

The decimal value of the color is 2762065. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333366. Variations of the colour are #4F4596 for a 20% lighter version and #05050A for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #2a2551, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be -354386 Kelvin (-354386K).

The approximate wavelength of #2a2551 is around 465.33nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Pāua (Hex: #2a2551): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #2a2551, named Pāua, resembles the iridescent blue-green hues found in the shell of the Pāua, a species of large sea snail native to New Zealand. This deep and rich color is reminiscent of the stunning colors seen in the sea, such as the shimmering waves and the vibrant coral reefs. Pāua brings to mind the mesmerizing beauty of the ocean and the tranquility it evokes.

Tints and Shades of #2a2551 HEX color (Pāua)

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 #2a2551, 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
• #CAC9D4
• #9592A8
• #5F5C7D
• #2a2551
• #201C3D
• #151329
• #0B0914
• #000000

Tones of Pāua (#2a2551 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #2a2551, #4c4964 is the less saturated color, while #2a2551 is the most saturated one.

• #4c4964
• #44405f
• #3b375a
• #332e56
• #2a2551
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #2a2551;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #2a2551; }

.text {color:#2a2551;}

.background {background-color:#2a2551;}

.border {border:1px solid #2a2551;}