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

Color Blue Shoal cyan (#6b8c93):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Blue Shoal cyan (#6b8c93):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral-muted

Saturation:
weakly saturated

Tones:
mid-toned

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Blue Shoal / #6b8c93

The HTML HEX code is #6b8c93. The corresponding color name is "Blue Shoal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 107%, Green (G): 140%, Blue (B): 147%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 27%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 42%. In the HSL color space, #6b8c93 has a hue of 190°, saturation of 16%, and lightness of 50%. The HSV representation is 191° for hue, 27% for saturation, and 58% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 56, a* (green to red) = -10, and b* (blue to yellow) = -8. The XYZ representation is X: 21, Y: 24, Z: 31. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5135, U (chrominance) = 0.0310, and V (chrominance) = -0.0823.

The decimal value of the color is 7048339. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #669999. Variations of the colour are #A6BBBF for a 20% lighter version and #405559 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #6b8c93, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 9363 Kelvin (9363K).

The approximate wavelength of #6b8c93 is around 495.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Blue Shoal (Hex: #6b8c93): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Blue Shoal (#6b8c93) is reminiscent of the tranquil waters of a remote tropical lagoon, where the gentle waves break against the rough volcanic rocks. Its cool undertones mimic the majestic icebergs that quietly float in the Arctic Ocean. Embracing the shades of a cloudy sky after the rain, it embodies the serenity of a peaceful morning mist. This color evokes the essence of harmony found in nature, reflecting the beauty of a solitary heron gracefully wading through a shallow, ancient riverbed. Whether its the depths of the ocean or the vastness of the heavens, Blue Shoal captures their mesmerizing magic.

Tints and Shades of #6b8c93 HEX color (Blue Shoal)

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 #6b8c93, 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
• #DAE2E4
• #B5C6C9
• #90A9AE
• #6b8c93
• #50696E
• #36464A
• #1B2325
• #000000

Tones of Blue Shoal (#6b8c93 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #6b8c93, #73878b is the less saturated color, while #6b8c93 is the most saturated one.

• #73878b
• #71888d
• #6f8a8f
• #6d8b91
• #6b8c93
• #404445
• #353a3b
• #2a3031
• #202627

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #6b8c93;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #6b8c93; }

.text {color:#6b8c93;}

.background {background-color:#6b8c93;}

.border {border:1px solid #6b8c93;}