Blue, a color that often symbolizes serenity and stability, has a profound impact on art, design, and culture. Its various shades can convey a range of emotions and concepts, from the calmness of a light sky blue to the authority and strength associated with navy blue. Historically, blue pigments were rare and expensive, making them a status symbol in ancient times. Ultramarine, derived from the precious stone lapis lazuli, was once more prized than gold. Spiritually, blue is associated with openness and introspection, offering a sense of peace and reducing stress.
In terms of color codes used in digital media and design, blue can be represented in multiple ways beyond its simple hex code. For instance, the hexadecimal color system provides an exact way to specify colors for web design. The hex code for pure blue is #0000FF. This system is essential for ensuring consistency across digital platforms. Blue's RGB code reflects its composition in terms of red, green, and blue light - for pure blue: R: 0, G: 0, B: 255. In print design where CMYK color model is used for creating colors with ink rather than light, the CMYK code represents the percentages of cyan, magenta, yellow and black - for pure blue: C: 100%, M: 100%, Y: 0%, K: 0%.
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