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2. neutrals
3. North Star Blue

Color North Star Blue blue (#223399):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to North Star Blue blue (#223399):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about North Star Blue / #223399

The HTML HEX code is #223399. The corresponding color name is "North Star Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 34%, Green (G): 51%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 78%, Magenta (M): 67%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #223399 has a hue of 231°, saturation of 64%, and lightness of 37%. The HSV representation is 231° for hue, 78% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 27, a* (green to red) = 31, and b* (blue to yellow) = -57. The XYZ representation is X: 8, Y: 5, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2257, U (chrominance) = 0.1842, and V (chrominance) = -0.0810.

The decimal value of the color is 2241433. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333399. Variations of the colour are #4B60D8 for a 20% lighter version and #101847 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #223399, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 2861 Kelvin (2861K).

The approximate wavelength of #223399 is around 474.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of North Star Blue (Hex: #223399): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #223399, also known as North Star Blue, resembles the deep, serene hues of a midnight sky reflected in a still lake. This color conjures images of tranquility and solitude, capturing the essence of a peaceful, starlit night. It evokes a sense of calmness and mystery, comparable to gazing at the vastness of the universe or a quiet stroll through a moonlit forest. North Star Blue is a timeless shade that can add a touch of elegance to various designs, such as websites, logos, or interior spaces.

Tints and Shades of #223399 HEX color (North Star 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 #223399, 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
• #C8CCE6
• #9199CC
• #5966B3
• #223399
• #1A2673
• #111A4D
• #090D26
• #000000

Tones of North Star Blue (#223399 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #223399, #48528f is the less saturated color, while #223399 is the most saturated one.

• #48528f
• #3e4a92
• #354294
• #2b3b97
• #223399
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #223399;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #223399; }

.text {color:#223399;}

.background {background-color:#223399;}

.border {border:1px solid #223399;}