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3. Marlin

Color Marlin blue (#515b87):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Marlin blue (#515b87):
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 Marlin / #515b87

The HTML HEX code is #515b87. The corresponding color name is "Marlin". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 81%, Green (G): 91%, Blue (B): 135%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 40%, Magenta (M): 33%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #515b87 has a hue of 229°, saturation of 25%, and lightness of 42%. The HSV representation is 229° for hue, 40% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 40, a* (green to red) = 8, and b* (blue to yellow) = -26. The XYZ representation is X: 12, Y: 11, Z: 24. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3648, U (chrominance) = 0.0810, and V (chrominance) = -0.0414.

The decimal value of the color is 5331847. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #868FB6 for a 20% lighter version and #2A2F46 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #515b87, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 31825 Kelvin (31825K).

The approximate wavelength of #515b87 is around 475.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Marlin (Hex: #515b87): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #515b87, also known as Marlin, resembles the deep blue hue of the oceans twilight hours. It conjures images of serene seascapes, where the sky meets the water in a seamless blend of blues. Marlin elicits a sense of calm and tranquility, akin to the stillness you feel when gazing upon the vastness of the open sea. It is reminiscent of the beautiful Marlin fish, known for its sleek, metallic blue-gray body, often seen darting gracefully through the waves. Marlin is an evocative color that embodies the mystique and beauty of the deep sea.

Tints and Shades of #515b87 HEX color (Marlin)

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 #515b87, 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
• #D4D6E1
• #A8ADC3
• #7D84A5
• #515b87
• #3D4465
• #292E44
• #141722
• #000000

Tones of Marlin (#515b87 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #515b87, #646a84 is the less saturated color, while #515b87 is the most saturated one.

• #646a84
• #5f6685
• #5a6286
• #565f86
• #515b87
• #363637
• #292a2b
• #1d1e1f
• #101113

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #515b87;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #515b87; }

.text {color:#515b87;}

.background {background-color:#515b87;}

.border {border:1px solid #515b87;}