1. cyans
2. neutral-vibrants
3. Biscay Bay

Color Biscay Bay cyan (#097988):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Biscay Bay cyan (#097988):
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:
medium chroma

Color Information about Biscay Bay / #097988

The HTML HEX code is #097988. The corresponding color name is "Biscay Bay". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 9%, Green (G): 121%, Blue (B): 136%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 93%, Magenta (M): 11%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 47%. In the HSL color space, #097988 has a hue of 187°, saturation of 88%, and lightness of 28%. The HSV representation is 187° for hue, 93% for saturation, and 53% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 46, a* (green to red) = -22, and b* (blue to yellow) = -16. The XYZ representation is X: 11, Y: 16, Z: 26. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3499, U (chrominance) = 0.0903, and V (chrominance) = -0.2760.

The decimal value of the color is 620936. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #006699. Variations of the colour are #0FCDE6 for a 20% lighter version and #022226 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #097988, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 17200 Kelvin (17200K).

The approximate wavelength of #097988 is around 496.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Biscay Bay (Hex: #097988): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Biscay Bay (#097988) is a deep and serene color that exhibits traits reminiscent of the ocean depths. This hue conjures images of the tranquil waters in the Bay of Biscay and exudes a certainty in its coolness and calmness. Like the vastness of the sea, Biscay Bay is assertive in its presence, capturing the essence of a timeless and expansive body of water. Its similarity to the natural elements of deep ocean waters or vibrant marine life, such as darting fish or swaying seaweed, showcases its profound connection to the mesmerizing depths of the sea.

Tints and Shades of #097988 HEX color (Biscay Bay)

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 #097988, 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
• #C2DEE1
• #84BCC4
• #479BA6
• #097988
• #075B66
• #053D44
• #021E22
• #000000

Tones of Biscay Bay (#097988 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #097988, #397c85 is the less saturated color, while #097988 is the most saturated one.

• #397c85
• #2d7b86
• #217a86
• #157a87
• #097988
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #097988;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #097988; }

.text {color:#097988;}

.background {background-color:#097988;}

.border {border:1px solid #097988;}