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Discover the wonder of blue grotto

Blue Grotto reflects Capri’s luminescent sea caves, blending deep azure with crystalline hues for a serene, Mediterranean allure in modern designs.

A closer look at the color blue grotto

Blue Grotto takes its name from Capri’s famed sea cave, where sunlight streams through underwater tunnels to produce an otherworldly azure glow. Ancient Romans viewed this natural marvel as a gateway to the underworld, while contemporary culture celebrates it as a testament to marine mystique and boundless wonder. The color’s fusion of deep blue with ethereal light embodies transformation and spiritual depth, prompting artists and designers to use Blue Grotto for evoking serenity, mystery, and timeless elegance.

Technically, Blue Grotto transitions seamlessly between digital and print environments. Its hex code #3E84B5 serves as a precise reference point in web design, pairing with RGB values of (62, 132, 181) for screen-based applications. For print, a CMYK formula of 66% cyan, 27% magenta, 0% yellow, and 29% black preserves the shade’s distinctive richness. HSL values of (207°, 49%, 48%) enable further fine-tuning across platforms, ensuring consistent results under various lighting conditions. Designers often combine Blue Grotto with warm or cool accents to accentuate its tranquil intensity, crafting compositions that echo Capri’s famed caverns—tranquil yet powerful, balanced yet undeniably captivating.

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Blue grotto color values

HEX

#3E84B5

CMYK

66, 27, 0, 29

RGB

62, 132, 181

HSL

207°, 49, 48

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