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2. neutrals
3. Piccadilly Purple

Color Piccadilly Purple blue (#51588e):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Piccadilly Purple blue (#51588e):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Piccadilly Purple / #51588e

The HTML HEX code is #51588e. The corresponding color name is "Piccadilly Purple". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 81%, Green (G): 88%, Blue (B): 142%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 43%, Magenta (M): 38%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 44%. In the HSL color space, #51588e has a hue of 233°, saturation of 27%, and lightness of 44%. The HSV representation is 233° for hue, 43% for saturation, and 56% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 39, a* (green to red) = 12, and b* (blue to yellow) = -31. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 11, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3610, U (chrominance) = 0.0964, and V (chrominance) = -0.0381.

The decimal value of the color is 5331086. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #8A90BC for a 20% lighter version and #2D314E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #51588e, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 75274 Kelvin (75274K).

The approximate wavelength of #51588e is around 473.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Piccadilly Purple (Hex: #51588e): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Piccadilly Purple (#51588e) resembles the velvety petals of twilight-blooming flowers, like the delicate lavender blossoms of the moonflower (Ipomoea alba) or the vibrant hues of the evening primrose (Oenothera). This color finds kinship with the regal elegance of sunset over the English countryside, casting a soothing yet sophisticated ambiance. Imagine a lush garden adorned with clusters of iridescent violets and the rich hue of ripe blackberries. Piccadilly Purple whispers of the tranquil dusk, captivating our senses with its mysterious allure.

Tints and Shades of #51588e HEX color (Piccadilly Purple)

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 #51588e, 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
• #D4D5E3
• #A8ACC7
• #7D82AA
• #51588e
• #3D426B
• #292C47
• #141624
• #000000

Tones of Piccadilly Purple (#51588e HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #51588e, #646888 is the less saturated color, while #51588e is the most saturated one.

• #646888
• #5f648a
• #5a608b
• #565c8d
• #51588e
• #37373a
• #2b2b2f
• #1f1f23
• #131318

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #51588e;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #51588e; }

.text {color:#51588e;}

.background {background-color:#51588e;}

.border {border:1px solid #51588e;}