Honolulu blue
Why are the Detroit Lions Blue?
During the early 50’s, the NFL did not allow the Lions to wear silver helmets for night games because of their resemblance to the white ball under the night lights. They spray-painted their helmets blue for night games. Also, in 1951, the Lions wore the Detroit 250th Anniversary patch on their left sleeve.
Why is it called Honolulu blue?
The blue used by the Lions is officially known as “Honolulu blue”, which is inspired by the color of the waves off the coast of Hawaii.
What color is Honolulu blue?
The color honolulu blue with hexadecimal color code #006db0 is a medium dark shade of cyan-blue. In the RGB color model #006db0 is comprised of 0% red, 42.75% green and 69.02% blue. In the HSL color space #006db0 has a hue of 203° (degrees), 100% saturation and 35% lightness.
What color is close to Carolina blue?
Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 30.8% cyan, 15.8% magenta, 0% yellow and 13.3% black. It has a hue angle of 210.9 degrees, a saturation of 50% and a lightness of 73.3%. #99badd color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #3375bb. Closest websafe color is: #99cccc.
What color is Hawaiian blue?
Hawaiian Blue is a deep blue/violet. This color is a polyester top coat powder coat with a glossy finish. Gloss: 71-85 Gloss Units.
What Colour is Caribbean blue?
The color caribbean blue with hexadecimal color code #1ac1dd is a shade of cyan. In the RGB color model #1ac1dd is comprised of 10.2% red, 75.69% green and 86.67% blue. In the HSL color space #1ac1dd has a hue of 189° (degrees), 79% saturation and 48% lightness.
What color is Tahiti blue?
The hexadecimal color code #00aec6 is a medium dark shade of cyan. In the RGB color model #00aec6 is comprised of 0% red, 68.24% green and 77.65% blue. In the HSL color space #00aec6 has a hue of 187° (degrees), 100% saturation and 39% lightness.
What are the Hawaiian colors?
Official Colors and Flowers of Hawaiian Islands
Why is Kauai’s color purple?
Purple is the official color for Kauai, a nod to the light purple flowers found on the fragrantly scented Mokihana tree. The anise-scented berries were used by pre-contact Hawaiians as perfumes and room fresheners. Hike up the slopes of Mount Waialeale to catch a glimpse of the trees.
What does blue mean in Hawaii?
The color blue is for the Goddess Kapo, the giver of power and ability.
What does purple mean in Hawaii?
The purple represents the original inhabitants of the Hawaiian Archipelago, Na Kanaka Maoli, caretakers of the Spirit of Aloha. The Kahili is an ancient symbol of communication between Heaven and Earth, inspiring leadership of the `ohana.
What is Maui’s flower?
Lokelani Rose
Why does Hawaii have a British flag?
The Hawaiian king had flown it out of respect for King George III and as a sign of friendship with Britain. During the War of 1812, Americans on the islands were unhappy with such a partisan act. When Kamehameha commissioned a flag for the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1816, the designer incorporated the “Union Jack”.”
Why Do Hawaiians fly the flag upside down?
The Hawaiian flag upside down is a sign of protest against the United States government. Most commonly, it is to represent the solidarity movement of Hawaii. This is rooted in the notion that when Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown in 1893, what followed was an illegal occupation by the United States.
Who did the US buy Hawaii from?
In 1898, a wave of nationalism was caused by the Spanish-American War. Because of these nationalistic views, President William McKinley annexed Hawaii from the United States. Hawaii’s statehood was deferred by the United States until 1959 because of racial attitudes and nationalistic politics.
When did Hawaii stop being British?
Hawaii was a united kingdom under a single monarch only for eighty years, from 1810, when Kamehameha I (1738–1819) brought all the islands under his control, to the time when the monarchy became defunct under Lili’uokalani.
Is there still a Hawaiian royal family?
The House of Kawānanakoa survives today and is believed to be heirs to the throne by a number of genealogists. Members of the family are sometimes called prince and princess, as a matter of tradition and respect of their status as aliʻi or chiefs of native Hawaiians, being lines of ancient ancestry.
Did Britain ever rule Hawaii?
No, it was an independent kingdom, discovered by the British but never colonised. It was annexed by the USA by force of arms. Hawaii however retains the Union Jack as part of its state flag: which apparently really pisses off the Yanks!
