1. blues
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Delft Blue

Color Delft Blue blue (#3311ee):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Delft Blue blue (#3311ee):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Delft Blue / #3311ee

The HTML HEX code is #3311ee. The corresponding color name is "Delft Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 51%, Green (G): 17%, Blue (B): 238%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 79%, Magenta (M): 93%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 7%. In the HSL color space, #3311ee has a hue of 249°, saturation of 87%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 249° for hue, 93% for saturation, and 93% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 32, a* (green to red) = 73, and b* (blue to yellow) = -98. The XYZ representation is X: 17, Y: 7, Z: 81. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2053, U (chrominance) = 0.3582, and V (chrominance) = -0.0047.

The decimal value of the color is 3346926. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #3300FF. Variations of the colour are #8470F5 for a 20% lighter version and #1E0A8F for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #3311ee, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 1677 Kelvin (1677K).

The approximate wavelength of #3311ee is around 464.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Delft Blue (Hex: #3311ee): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Delft Blue (#3311ee) is a vibrant shade reminiscent of the deep blue hues found in the petals of a morning glory or blooming forget-me-not flowers. This color can also evoke the essence of a serene oceanic abyss, where shades of blue merge with a touch of indigo. Imagine a clear sky just before dusk, when a cooling breeze rustles through the leaves of majestic spruce trees, giving a sense of calm and tranquility. Delft Blue is a color that is both soothing and captivating, mirroring the beauty of these natural elements.

Tints and Shades of #3311ee HEX color (Delft 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 #3311ee, 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
• #CCC4FB
• #9988F7
• #664DF2
• #3311ee
• #260DB3
• #1A0977
• #0D043C
• #000000

Tones of Delft Blue (#3311ee HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #3311ee, #523dc2 is the less saturated color, while #3311ee is the most saturated one.

• #523dc2
• #4a32cd
• #4227d8
• #3b1ce3
• #3311ee
• #393550
• #2d2948
• #221c40
• #161038

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #3311ee;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #3311ee; }

.text {color:#3311ee;}

.background {background-color:#3311ee;}

.border {border:1px solid #3311ee;}