The Sensible Border out the Spreading

#0176d5 RGB(1,118,213)

About this color

The Sensible Border out the Spreading is rendered by screens as RGB(1, 118, 213) — a medium-dark, intense blue hue.

#0176d5RGB(1, 118, 213)

HSL 207° · 99% saturation · 42% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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History

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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Colour pairings

When it comes to colour harmony, complement this blue with amber and warm orange for high-contrast energy, or stay within blue-green and violet neighbours for a serene, cohesive feel.

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Color formats

Name
The Sensible Border out the Spreading
HEX
#0176d5
RGB
rgb(1,118,213)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,46.3%,83.5%)
HSL
hsl(207,99%,42%)
HSV
hsv(207,100%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(100,45,0,16)
LAB
lab(49,9,-56)
LCH
lch(49,57,279)
sRGB
(0.004,0.463,0.835)
HEX8
#0176d5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
001118213

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
99%
Hue
207°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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