Tufts Blue
What color is Tufts Blue?
Tufts Blue is a color named after the official color of Tufts University, a private research university in Massachusetts, USA.
It is a light medium bright shade of sky blue, with high lightness and medium saturation.
Tufts Blue belongs to the blue color spectrum, and it has a hue angle of 211.9 degrees.
In RGB, it is composed of 25.49% red, 49.02% green and 75.69% blue.
In CMYK, it is composed of 66% cyan, 35% magenta, 0% yellow and 24% black.
In hexadecimal, it is represented by the code #417DC1.
Tufts Blue is often used in the university's logo, website, publications, and merchandise.
It is also one of the colors of the Tufts Jumbos, the university's athletic teams.
Tufts Blue is similar to other shades of sky blue, such as Maya Blue, Baby Blue, and Carolina Blue.
However, it is slightly darker and more saturated than these colors.
Tufts Blue can create a calm, serene, and refreshing atmosphere when used in interior design, art, or fashion.
It can also evoke a sense of trust, loyalty, and professionalism.
Example of the palette with the Tufts Blue color
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Example of the palette with the Tufts Blue color
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What are the examples of Tufts Blue color in everyday life?
The color was chosen by the university's first president, Hosea Ballou II, in 1857, as a tribute to the blue sky and the blue hills of Medford, where the university is located.
Tufts Blue has the hexadecimal color code #417DC1 and the RGB values of 65, 125, 193.
Some examples of Tufts Blue color in everyday life are:
The sky on a clear day.
Tufts Blue is similar to the color of the sky at noon, when the sun is high and the atmosphere scatters more blue light.
The sky can also appear Tufts Blue during sunrise or sunset, when the sun is low and the atmosphere scatters more red and orange light, creating a contrast with the blue sky.The ocean or a lake.
Tufts Blue is also similar to the color of water, especially when it reflects the blue sky.
The ocean or a lake can appear Tufts Blue when the water is calm and clear, or when there are waves or ripples that create highlights and shadows on the surface.Some flowers and fruits.
Tufts Blue is a rare color in nature, but some flowers and fruits have shades of cyan-blue that resemble Tufts Blue.
For example, some varieties of hydrangea, delphinium, cornflower, iris, and blueberry have Tufts Blue petals or berries.Some clothing and accessories.
Tufts Blue is a popular color for clothing and accessories, especially for casual or sporty styles.
Tufts Blue can be seen on shirts, jackets, jeans, hats, shoes, bags, and more.
Tufts Blue can also be used as an accent color for logos, buttons, zippers, or embroidery.
Example of the palette with the Tufts Blue color
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What looks best in Tufts Blue?
Example of the palette with the Tufts Blue color
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