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

Color Portsmouth Blue cyan (#5b7074):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Portsmouth Blue cyan (#5b7074):
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 Portsmouth Blue / #5b7074

The HTML HEX code is #5b7074. The corresponding color name is "Portsmouth Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 91%, Green (G): 112%, Blue (B): 116%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 22%, Magenta (M): 3%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 55%. In the HSL color space, #5b7074 has a hue of 190°, saturation of 12%, and lightness of 41%. The HSV representation is 190° for hue, 22% for saturation, and 45% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 46, a* (green to red) = -7, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 13, Y: 15, Z: 19. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4164, U (chrominance) = 0.0190, and V (chrominance) = -0.0522.

The decimal value of the color is 5992564. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #666666. Variations of the colour are #90A4A7 for a 20% lighter version and #2F3A3C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #5b7074, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 8587 Kelvin (8587K).

The approximate wavelength of #5b7074 is around 495.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Portsmouth Blue (Hex: #5b7074): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Portsmouth Blue (#5b7074) resembles the deep, serene waters of a secluded cove, or the vast expanse of the ocean on a clear day. Its cool undertones evoke a sense of tranquility and peacefulness, much like the stillness of a forest lake surrounded by towering trees. This color also bears similarities to the polished surface of a blue-gray slate stone, adding a touch of sophistication and elegance. Whether its the calming presence of water or the natural beauty of stone, Portsmouth Blue brings a sense of harmony and groundedness to any design or space.

Tints and Shades of #5b7074 HEX color (Portsmouth 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 #5b7074, 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
• #D6DBDC
• #ADB8BA
• #849497
• #5b7074
• #445457
• #2E383A
• #171C1D
• #000000

Tones of Portsmouth Blue (#5b7074 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #5b7074, #6a7679 is the less saturated color, while #5b7074 is the most saturated one.

• #6a7679
• #667578
• #627376
• #5f7275
• #5b7074
• #343434
• #272828
• #1a1b1b
• #0e0f0f

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #5b7074;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #5b7074; }

.text {color:#5b7074;}

.background {background-color:#5b7074;}

.border {border:1px solid #5b7074;}