1. blues
2. neutrals
3. Submarine Base

Color Submarine Base blue (#5566aa):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Submarine Base blue (#5566aa):
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 Submarine Base / #5566aa

The HTML HEX code is #5566aa. The corresponding color name is "Submarine Base". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 85%, Green (G): 102%, Blue (B): 170%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 50%, Magenta (M): 40%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 33%. In the HSL color space, #5566aa has a hue of 228°, saturation of 33%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 228° for hue, 50% for saturation, and 67% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 45, a* (green to red) = 13, and b* (blue to yellow) = -39. The XYZ representation is X: 16, Y: 14, Z: 40. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4105, U (chrominance) = 0.1261, and V (chrominance) = -0.0677.

The decimal value of the color is 5596842. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #99A3CC for a 20% lighter version and #333D66 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5566aa, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 240913 Kelvin (240913K).

The approximate wavelength of #5566aa is around 476.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Submarine Base (Hex: #5566aa): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The color #5566aa, also known as Submarine Base, is a deep and mysterious shade of blue. It resembles the depths of the ocean, where sunlight struggles to penetrate. The color evokes a sense of calmness, tranquility, and serenity, reminiscent of a secluded underwater cave. It is similar to the cool tones of sapphire gemstones or the shadows cast by an overcast sky. Submarine Base can be used effectively to create a sense of depth and mystery in designs, or to convey a feeling of relaxation and peacefulness.

Tints and Shades of #5566aa HEX color (Submarine Base)

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 #5566aa, 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
• #D5D9EA
• #AAB3D5
• #808CBF
• #5566aa
• #404D80
• #2B3355
• #151A2B
• #000000

Tones of Submarine Base (#5566aa HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5566aa, #667099 is the less saturated color, while #5566aa is the most saturated one.

• #667099
• #626e9d
• #5e6ba2
• #5969a6
• #5566aa
• #3d3f48
• #32343e
• #272a35
• #1c1f2b

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5566aa;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5566aa; }

.text {color:#5566aa;}

.background {background-color:#5566aa;}

.border {border:1px solid #5566aa;}