1. blues
2. light-muteds
3. Madder Blue

Color Madder Blue blue (#b5b6ce):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Madder Blue blue (#b5b6ce):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
light-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Madder Blue / #b5b6ce

The HTML HEX code is #b5b6ce. The corresponding color name is "Madder Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 181%, Green (G): 182%, Blue (B): 206%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 12%, Magenta (M): 12%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 19%. In the HSL color space, #b5b6ce has a hue of 238°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 76%. The HSV representation is 238° for hue, 12% for saturation, and 81% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 75, a* (green to red) = 4, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 47, Y: 48, Z: 65. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.7233, U (chrominance) = 0.0416, and V (chrominance) = -0.0118.

The decimal value of the color is 11908814. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #CCCCCC. Variations of the colour are #F3F3F7 for a 20% lighter version and #787AA5 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #b5b6ce, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8261 Kelvin (8261K).

The approximate wavelength of #b5b6ce is around 471.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Madder Blue (Hex: #b5b6ce): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #b5b6ce, also known as Madder Blue, resembles the soft hue of a clear summer sky at dusk. It echoes the gentle tranquility of a field of blooming lavender, infusing a sense of calm and serenity. This color is reminiscent of delicate forget-me-not flowers, creating a feeling of nostalgia and innocence. Madder Blue evokes the peacefulness of a serene ocean, its waves gently lapping against the sandy shore. It carries the essence of a cozy, cotton candy-colored sunset, painting the horizon with hues of lilac and lavender.

Tints and Shades of #b5b6ce HEX color (Madder 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 #b5b6ce, 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
• #EDEDF3
• #DADBE7
• #C8C8DA
• #b5b6ce
• #88899B
• #5B5B67
• #2D2E34
• #000000

Tones of Madder Blue (#b5b6ce HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #b5b6ce, #a0a0af is the less saturated color, while #b5b6ce is the most saturated one.

• #a0a0af
• #a5a6b7
• #aaabbe
• #b0b1c6
• #b5b6ce
• #5f6075
• #5a5a73
• #545572
• #4f4f70

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #b5b6ce;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #b5b6ce; }

.text {color:#b5b6ce;}

.background {background-color:#b5b6ce;}

.border {border:1px solid #b5b6ce;}