1. cyans
2. neutrals
3. Shady Blue

Color Shady Blue cyan (#42808a):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Shady Blue cyan (#42808a):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
cyans

cyans Family:
neutral

Saturation:
moderately saturated

Tones:
colorful tone

Shade:
medium

Temperature:
cool

Chromaticity:
chromatic

Chroma:
medium chroma

Color Information about Shady Blue / #42808a

The HTML HEX code is #42808a. The corresponding color name is "Shady Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 66%, Green (G): 128%, Blue (B): 138%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 52%, Magenta (M): 7%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 46%. In the HSL color space, #42808a has a hue of 188°, saturation of 35%, and lightness of 40%. The HSV representation is 188° for hue, 52% for saturation, and 54% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 50, a* (green to red) = -17, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 15, Y: 18, Z: 27. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.4337, U (chrominance) = 0.0529, and V (chrominance) = -0.1535.

The decimal value of the color is 4358282. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #339999. Variations of the colour are #75B3BD for a 20% lighter version and #214045 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #42808a, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12495 Kelvin (12495K).

The approximate wavelength of #42808a is around 496.00nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Shady Blue (Hex: #42808a): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Shady Blue (#42808a) is a cool and tranquil color that evokes the refreshing feeling of being near the ocean. Its resemblance to the shimmering depths of the sea creates a sense of calm and serenity. This hue is reminiscent of the shadowy depths of a secluded cove, where the sunlight barely penetrates, creating a mysterious and alluring atmosphere. Shady Blues similarities to natural elements include the shades of water on a cloudy day or the hues found in a dense forest. It is a versatile color, ideal for creating a sense of depth and sophistication in various designs and visual compositions.

Tints and Shades of #42808a HEX color (Shady 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 #42808a, 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
• #D0DFE2
• #A1C0C5
• #71A0A7
• #42808a
• #326068
• #214045
• #112023
• #000000

Tones of Shady Blue (#42808a HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #42808a, #5b8086 is the less saturated color, while #42808a is the most saturated one.

• #5b8086
• #558087
• #4e8088
• #488089
• #42808a
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #42808a;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #42808a; }

.text {color:#42808a;}

.background {background-color:#42808a;}

.border {border:1px solid #42808a;}