1. cyans
2. neutral-muteds
3. Smalt Blue

Color Smalt Blue cyan (#496267):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Smalt Blue cyan (#496267):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Smalt Blue / #496267

The HTML HEX code is #496267. The corresponding color name is "Smalt Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 73%, Green (G): 98%, Blue (B): 103%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 29%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 60%. In the HSL color space, #496267 has a hue of 190°, saturation of 17%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 190° for hue, 29% for saturation, and 40% 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) = -6. The XYZ representation is X: 10, Y: 11, Z: 14. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3572, U (chrominance) = 0.0230, and V (chrominance) = -0.0623.

The decimal value of the color is 4809319. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336666. Variations of the colour are #7999A0 for a 20% lighter version and #202B2D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #496267, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9446 Kelvin (9446K).

The approximate wavelength of #496267 is around 495.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Smalt Blue (Hex: #496267): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Smalt Blue (#496267) resembles the serene depths of a calm ocean, its hue reflecting the stillness of the water on a tranquil day. This color evokes a sense of peacefulness and tranquility, reminiscent of a secluded beach paradise. It shares similarities with the majestic plumage of a blue jay, soaring gracefully through the sky. In nature, Smalt Blue can be found in the delicate petals of forget-me-not flowers, adding a touch of enchantment to their surroundings. This alluring shade can also be compared to the shimmering scales of a peacock, captivating viewers with its iridescent beauty.

Tints and Shades of #496267 HEX color (Smalt Blue)

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 #496267, 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
• #D2D8D9
• #A4B1B3
• #77898D
• #496267
• #374A4D
• #253134
• #12191A
• #000000

Tones of Smalt Blue (#496267 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #496267, #5f6e71 is the less saturated color, while #496267 is the most saturated one.

• #5f6e71
• #5a6b6f
• #54686c
• #4f656a
• #496267
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #496267;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #496267; }

.text {color:#496267;}

.background {background-color:#496267;}

.border {border:1px solid #496267;}