The Bluff toward Methodical Tying

#1313bd RGB(19,19,189)

About this color

The Bluff toward Methodical Tying presents itself as a medium-dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #1313bd in the 24-bit RGB space.

#1313bdRGB(19, 19, 189)

HSL 240° · 82% saturation · 41% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Bluff toward Methodical Tying
HEX
#1313bd
RGB
rgb(19,19,189)
RGB%
rgb(7.5%,7.5%,74.1%)
HSL
hsl(240,82%,41%)
HSV
hsv(240,90%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,90,0,26)
LAB
lab(25,59,-83)
LCH
lch(25,102,305)
sRGB
(0.075,0.075,0.741)
HEX8
#1313bdff
CSS Name
Decimal
019019189

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
82%
Hue
240°
Chroma
102
Temperature
WarmCool
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