1. cyans
2. neutrals
3. Petro Blue

Color Petro Blue cyan (#2f5961):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Petro Blue cyan (#2f5961):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Petro Blue / #2f5961

The HTML HEX code is #2f5961. The corresponding color name is "Petro Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 47%, Green (G): 89%, Blue (B): 97%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 52%, Magenta (M): 8%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 62%. In the HSL color space, #2f5961 has a hue of 190°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 28%. The HSV representation is 190° for hue, 52% for saturation, and 38% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 35, a* (green to red) = -12, and b* (blue to yellow) = -9. The XYZ representation is X: 7, Y: 9, Z: 13. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.3033, U (chrominance) = 0.0379, and V (chrominance) = -0.1044.

The decimal value of the color is 3103073. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #336666. Variations of the colour are #5097A5 for a 20% lighter version and #0D191C for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #2f5961, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12412 Kelvin (12412K).

The approximate wavelength of #2f5961 is around 495.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Petro Blue (Hex: #2f5961): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Petro Blue (#2f5961) is a deep, assertive color that resembles the serene and majestic depths of the sea. Its rich hue is reminiscent of the mysterious and calming nature of the oceans depths, evoking a sense of tranquility and stability. Imagine the vast expanse of an ocean, its waves crashing against the shore, or the mesmerizing sight of a school of fish elegantly navigating through the crystal-clear waters. Petro Blue captures these serene elements, making it an ideal choice for brands seeking to instill a sense of calmness and reliability in their visual identity.

Tints and Shades of #2f5961 HEX color (Petro 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 #2f5961, 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
• #CBD6D8
• #97ACB0
• #638389
• #2f5961
• #234349
• #182D31
• #0C1618
• #000000

Tones of Petro Blue (#2f5961 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #2f5961, #4f696d is the less saturated color, while #2f5961 is the most saturated one.

• #4f696d
• #47656a
• #3f6167
• #375d64
• #2f5961
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #2f5961;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #2f5961; }

.text {color:#2f5961;}

.background {background-color:#2f5961;}

.border {border:1px solid #2f5961;}