1. cyans
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Barrier Reef

Color Barrier Reef cyan (#009bb5):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Barrier Reef cyan (#009bb5):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral-vibrant

Saturation:
highly saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
high chroma

Color Information about Barrier Reef / #009bb5

The HTML HEX code is #009bb5. The corresponding color name is "Barrier Reef". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 0%, Green (G): 155%, Blue (B): 181%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 100%, Magenta (M): 14%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 29%. In the HSL color space, #009bb5 has a hue of 189°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 35%. The HSV representation is 189° for hue, 100% for saturation, and 71% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 59, a* (green to red) = -25, and b* (blue to yellow) = -23. The XYZ representation is X: 20, Y: 27, Z: 48. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4377, U (chrominance) = 0.1339, and V (chrominance) = -0.3840.

The decimal value of the color is 39861. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #0099CC. Variations of the colour are #1ADDFF for a 20% lighter version and #00414D for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #009bb5, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 20206 Kelvin (20206K).

The approximate wavelength of #009bb5 is around 495.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Barrier Reef (Hex: #009bb5): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Barrier Reef (#009bb5) is a vibrant shade of blue-green that resembles the mesmerizing hue of a tropical lagoon. Its cool and soothing undertones evoke images of clear turquoise waters, where colorful coral formations thrive beneath the surface. This color, reminiscent of pristine beaches, brings to mind the serene beauty of coral reefs, teeming with a multitude of marine life. It shares the same vibrancy as the iridescent wings of certain butterflies and the sparkling scales of tropical fish, creating a sense of tranquility and wonder.

Tints and Shades of #009bb5 HEX color (Barrier Reef)

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 #009bb5, 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
• #BFE6ED
• #80CDDA
• #40B4C8
• #009bb5
• #007488
• #004E5B
• #00272D
• #000000

Tones of Barrier Reef (#009bb5 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #009bb5, #3390a0 is the less saturated color, while #009bb5 is the most saturated one.

• #3390a0
• #2693a5
• #1a96aa
• #0d98b0
• #009bb5
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #009bb5;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #009bb5; }

.text {color:#009bb5;}

.background {background-color:#009bb5;}

.border {border:1px solid #009bb5;}