Glaucous
HEX: #6082B6 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#6082B6
96, 130, 182
216°, 47% ,71%
47.25, 28.57, 0, 28.63
About Glaucous
Glaucous (#6082B6) is a color with RGB(96, 130, 182) and HSL(216.28°, 47.25%, 71.37%). In design, it fits Cool styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Logo. Its complementary color is #B69460, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #B66082 and #82B660. The name comes from glaucus (Latin).
- HEX: #6082B6
- RGB: 96, 130, 182
- HSL: 216.28°, 47.25%, 71.37%
- Style: Cool
- Use case: Text, Button, Logo
- Complementary color: #B69460
- Triadic colors: #B66082, #82B660
- The name comes from glaucus (Latin).
Live Components
Color Palettes
Color Harmonies
Complementary
The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.
Analogous
Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
Triadic
Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.
Split-Complementary
Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.
Tetradic (Square)
Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.
Monochromatic
Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.
Shades & Tints
A seamless scale of #6082B6 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The word 'glaucous' entered English in the late 17th century, derived from the Latin 'glaucus'. The Latin term itself comes from the Ancient Greek 'γλαυκός' (glaukós), which had a broader meaning encompassing gleaming, bright, or light blue-green/grey. In English, its usage quickly specialized to describe the pale, bluish-grey or greenish-grey color, often with a dull or waxy bloom, found on certain plants (like cabbage leaves or grapes) or the eyes of some animals. It's particularly common in botanical and zoological descriptions.
First Recorded Use
1671
Cultural Associations
While not a common everyday word, 'glaucous' is highly valued in scientific and descriptive contexts, particularly in botany, mycology, and ornithology, for its precise description of a specific type of coloration or surface bloom. It evokes a sense of natural, often muted, beauty. The color #6082b6 is a good representation of a medium glaucous blue.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #6082B6;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #6082B6;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #6082B6;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#6082B6,
#D8BD93
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#6082B6,
#D8BD93
);
}// SCSS variable
$glaucous: #6082B6;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$glaucous-r: 96;
$glaucous-g: 130;
$glaucous-b: 182;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $glaucous;
color: rgba($glaucous-r, $glaucous-g, $glaucous-b, 0.8);
}