1. cyans
2. neutral-muteds
3. Desaturated Cyan

Color Desaturated Cyan cyan (#669999):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Desaturated Cyan cyan (#669999):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Desaturated Cyan / #669999

The HTML HEX code is #669999. The corresponding color name is "Desaturated Cyan". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 102%, Green (G): 153%, Blue (B): 153%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 33%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 40%. In the HSL color space, #669999 has a hue of 180°, saturation of 20%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 180° for hue, 33% for saturation, and 60% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 60, a* (green to red) = -17, and b* (blue to yellow) = -5. The XYZ representation is X: 23, Y: 28, Z: 34. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5402, U (chrominance) = 0.0294, and V (chrominance) = -0.1230.

The decimal value of the color is 6723993. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #669999. Variations of the colour are #A3C2C2 for a 20% lighter version and #3D5C5C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #669999, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9422 Kelvin (9422K).

The approximate wavelength of #669999 is around 500.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Desaturated Cyan (Hex: #669999): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Desaturated Cyan (#669999), named for its muted blue-green hue, resembles the calm and muted colors found in the depths of a tranquil underwater cave. This color mirrors the subdued tones of mossy stones and cool, hushed waters. It shares similarities with the softened shades of lichen-covered rocks, gracefully aging driftwood, and the frothy edges of gentle ocean waves. Infusing a sense of serenity and connection to nature, Desaturated Cyan evokes the peaceful stillness of a secluded forest lake or the quiet beauty of a misty morning by the shore.

Tints and Shades of #669999 HEX color (Desaturated Cyan)

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 #669999, 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
• #D9E6E6
• #B3CCCC
• #8CB3B3
• #669999
• #4D7373
• #334D4D
• #1A2626
• #000000

Tones of Desaturated Cyan (#669999 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #669999, #708f8f is the less saturated color, while #669999 is the most saturated one.

• #708f8f
• #6e9292
• #6b9494
• #699797
• #669999
• #3f4646
• #343c3c
• #2a3232
• #1f2929

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #669999;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #669999; }

.text {color:#669999;}

.background {background-color:#669999;}

.border {border:1px solid #669999;}