1. blues
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Yves Klein Blue

Color Yves Klein Blue blue (#00008b):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Yves Klein Blue blue (#00008b):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Yves Klein Blue / #00008b

The HTML HEX code is #00008b. The corresponding color name is "Yves Klein Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 0%, Blue (B): 139%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 100%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 45%. In the HSL color space, #00008b has a hue of 240°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 27%. The HSV representation is 240° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 55% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 15, a* (green to red) = 50, and b* (blue to yellow) = -69. The XYZ representation is X: 5, Y: 2, Z: 25. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.0621, U (chrominance) = 0.2377, and V (chrominance) = -0.0545.

The decimal value of the color is 139. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #000099. Variations of the colour are #0000F0 for a 20% lighter version and #000024 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #00008b, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1667 Kelvin (1667K).

The approximate wavelength of #00008b is around 470.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Yves Klein Blue (Hex: #00008b): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Yves Klein Blue (#00008b) resembles the depths of the ocean, evoking a sense of serenity and mystery. It shares similarities with sapphire gemstones, midnight skies, and the vibrant hues of Blue Morpho butterflies. This intense shade can be compared to the rich blue of the Hawaiian ocean or the color seen in vibrant peacock feathers. Yves Klein Blue is like a deep, enchanting abyss that captivates the eye and sparks curiosity, just like the vastness of the ocean or the allure of a starry night sky.

Tints and Shades of #00008b HEX color (Yves Klein 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 #00008b, 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
• #BFBFE2
• #8080C5
• #4040A8
• #00008b
• #000068
• #000046
• #000023
• #000000

Tones of Yves Klein Blue (#00008b HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #00008b, #333387 is the less saturated color, while #00008b is the most saturated one.

• #333387
• #262688
• #1a1a89
• #0d0d8a
• #00008b
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #00008b;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #00008b; }

.text {color:#00008b;}

.background {background-color:#00008b;}

.border {border:1px solid #00008b;}