The Border underneath Full-bodied Persisting

#100acd RGB(16,10,205)

About this color

The Border underneath Full-bodied Persisting occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #100acd — RGB(16, 10, 205).

#100acdRGB(16, 10, 205)

HSL 242° · 91% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Border underneath Full-bodied Persisting
HEX
#100acd
RGB
rgb(16,10,205)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,3.9%,80.4%)
HSL
hsl(242,91%,42%)
HSV
hsv(242,95%,80%)
CMYK
cmyk(92,95,0,20)
LAB
lab(26,65,-90)
LCH
lch(26,111,306)
sRGB
(0.063,0.039,0.804)
HEX8
#100acdff
CSS Name
Decimal
016010205

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
91%
Hue
242°
Chroma
111
Temperature
WarmCool
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