1. cyans
2. neutrals
3. Basilica Blue

Color Basilica Blue cyan (#4a9fa7):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Basilica Blue cyan (#4a9fa7):
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 Basilica Blue / #4a9fa7

The HTML HEX code is #4a9fa7. The corresponding color name is "Basilica Blue". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 74%, Green (G): 159%, Blue (B): 167%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 56%, Magenta (M): 5%, Yellow (Y):0%, Black (K): 35%. In the HSL color space, #4a9fa7 has a hue of 185°, saturation of 39%, and lightness of 47%. The HSV representation is 185° for hue, 56% for saturation, and 65% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 61, a* (green to red) = -23, and b* (blue to yellow) = -12. The XYZ representation is X: 22, Y: 29, Z: 41. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.5274, U (chrominance) = 0.0627, and V (chrominance) = -0.2081.

The decimal value of the color is 4890535. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #339999. Variations of the colour are #8AC6CC for a 20% lighter version and #2A5B60 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #4a9fa7, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 12273 Kelvin (12273K).

The approximate wavelength of #4a9fa7 is around 497.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Basilica Blue (Hex: #4a9fa7): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Basilica Blue (#4a9fa7) resembles the color of the deep ocean, evoking a sense of tranquility and calmness. This serene shade can also be compared to the vibrant feathers of tropical birds like parrots or peacocks. It shares similarities with the shimmering scales of a fish, such as a betta fish or a blue tang. Additionally, this color is reminiscent of the delicate petals of a forget-me-not flower, or the cool tones of a glacier. Basilica Blue is natures symphony, echoing the beauty of water, wildlife, and botanical wonders.

Tints and Shades of #4a9fa7 HEX color (Basilica 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 #4a9fa7, 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
• #D2E7E9
• #A5CFD3
• #77B7BD
• #4a9fa7
• #38777D
• #255054
• #13282A
• #000000

Tones of Basilica Blue (#4a9fa7 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #4a9fa7, #609397 is the less saturated color, while #4a9fa7 is the most saturated one.

• #609397
• #5a969b
• #55999f
• #4f9ca3
• #4a9fa7
• #3a4243
• #2e3739
• #222d2e
• #172224

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #4a9fa7;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #4a9fa7; }

.text {color:#4a9fa7;}

.background {background-color:#4a9fa7;}

.border {border:1px solid #4a9fa7;}