Timeworn Alcove without Setting

#0c2de6 RGB(12,45,230)

About this color

Timeworn Alcove without Setting occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0c2de6 — RGB(12, 45, 230).

#0c2de6RGB(12, 45, 230)

HSL 231° · 90% saturation · 47% 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
Timeworn Alcove without Setting
HEX
#0c2de6
RGB
rgb(12,45,230)
RGB%
rgb(4.7%,17.6%,90.2%)
HSL
hsl(231,90%,47%)
HSV
hsv(231,95%,90%)
CMYK
cmyk(95,80,0,10)
LAB
lab(33,60,-92)
LCH
lch(33,110,303)
sRGB
(0.047,0.176,0.902)
HEX8
#0c2de6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
012045230

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
90%
Hue
231°
Chroma
110
Temperature
WarmCool
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