1. blues
2. neutrals
3. Cornflower

Color Cornflower blue (#5170d7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Cornflower blue (#5170d7):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
blues

blues Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
light

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Cornflower / #5170d7

The HTML HEX code is #5170d7. The corresponding color name is "Cornflower". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 81%, Green (G): 112%, Blue (B): 215%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 62%, Magenta (M): 48%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 16%. In the HSL color space, #5170d7 has a hue of 226°, saturation of 63%, and lightness of 58%. The HSV representation is 226° for hue, 62% for saturation, and 84% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = 21, and b* (blue to yellow) = -56. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 18, Z: 67. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4489, U (chrominance) = 0.1940, and V (chrominance) = -0.1152.

The decimal value of the color is 5337303. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #6666CC. Variations of the colour are #A4B4EA for a 20% lighter version and #24409E for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5170d7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be -103829 Kelvin (-103829K).

The approximate wavelength of #5170d7 is around 477.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Cornflower (Hex: #5170d7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5170d7, also known as Cornflower, resembles the hue of the petals on a blooming flax flower. This vibrant shade is reminiscent of the azure sky on a clear summer day, or the tranquil waters of a tropical lagoon. Other natural elements that share similarities with this color include the feathers of a blue jay, the delicate petals of a morning glory, and the serene calm of a peaceful lake. This Cornflower shade has also been used to represent loyalty and trust, making it a popular choice for corporate branding and professional imagery.

Tints and Shades of #5170d7 HEX color (Cornflower)

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 #5170d7, 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
• #D4DBF5
• #A8B8EB
• #7D94E1
• #5170d7
• #3D54A1
• #29386C
• #141C36
• #000000

Tones of Cornflower (#5170d7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5170d7, #6476b4 is the less saturated color, while #5170d7 is the most saturated one.

• #6476b4
• #5f75bd
• #5a73c6
• #5672ce
• #5170d7
• #3d4660
• #323c5b
• #273256
• #1c2950

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5170d7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5170d7; }

.text {color:#5170d7;}

.background {background-color:#5170d7;}

.border {border:1px solid #5170d7;}