1. blues
2. neutrals
3. Old Nan Yarn

Color Old Nan Yarn blue (#5e5896):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Old Nan Yarn blue (#5e5896):
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 Old Nan Yarn / #5e5896

The HTML HEX code is #5e5896. The corresponding color name is "Old Nan Yarn". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 94%, Green (G): 88%, Blue (B): 150%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 37%, Magenta (M): 41%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 41%. In the HSL color space, #5e5896 has a hue of 246°, saturation of 26%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 246° for hue, 41% for saturation, and 59% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 41, a* (green to red) = 18, and b* (blue to yellow) = -33. The XYZ representation is X: 14, Y: 12, Z: 30. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3799, U (chrominance) = 0.1025, and V (chrominance) = -0.0098.

The decimal value of the color is 6183062. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666699. Variations of the colour are #9995C1 for a 20% lighter version and #373357 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5e5896, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 111751 Kelvin (111751K).

The approximate wavelength of #5e5896 is around 466.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Old Nan Yarn (Hex: #5e5896): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

The hex color #5e5896, named Old Nan Yarn, resembles the dusky color of gently worn lavender yarn. This shade evokes a sense of nostalgia, like recollecting cherished memories of bundled blankets, cozy knitted scarves, and comforting winter sweaters. The hue carries a softness akin to the delicate petals of forget-me-not flowers or the hazy mist that settles over lavender fields at twilight. Old Nan Yarn exudes tranquility and warmth, reminiscent of peaceful evenings spent by the fireside, enveloped in a soothing embrace of timeless traditions and captivating storytelling.

Tints and Shades of #5e5896 HEX color (Old Nan Yarn)

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 #5e5896, 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
• #D7D5E5
• #AFACCB
• #8682B0
• #5e5896
• #474271
• #2F2C4B
• #181626
• #000000

Tones of Old Nan Yarn (#5e5896 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5e5896, #6c688d is the less saturated color, while #5e5896 is the most saturated one.

• #6c688d
• #68648f
• #656092
• #615c94
• #5e5896
• #3b3b40
• #303035
• #24242a
• #191920

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5e5896;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5e5896; }

.text {color:#5e5896;}

.background {background-color:#5e5896;}

.border {border:1px solid #5e5896;}