When the Methodical Canyon down Calming

#042bc8 RGB(4,43,200)

About this color

When the Methodical Canyon down Calming occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #042bc8 — RGB(4, 43, 200).

#042bc8RGB(4, 43, 200)

HSL 228° · 96% saturation · 40% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Methodical Canyon down Calming
HEX
#042bc8
RGB
rgb(4,43,200)
RGB%
rgb(1.6%,16.9%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(228,96%,40%)
HSV
hsv(228,98%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(98,78,0,22)
LAB
lab(29,51,-81)
LCH
lch(29,96,302)
sRGB
(0.016,0.169,0.784)
HEX8
#042bc8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
004043200

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
96%
Hue
228°
Chroma
96
Temperature
WarmCool
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