When the Copper Canyon behind Persisting

#1484b8 RGB(20,132,184)

About this color

When the Copper Canyon behind Persisting presents itself as a medium-dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #1484b8 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#1484b8RGB(20, 132, 184)

HSL 199° · 80% 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

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
When the Copper Canyon behind Persisting
HEX
#1484b8
RGB
rgb(20,132,184)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,51.8%,72.2%)
HSL
hsl(199,80%,40%)
HSV
hsv(199,89%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(89,28,0,28)
LAB
lab(52,-10,-35)
LCH
lch(52,36,254)
sRGB
(0.078,0.518,0.722)
HEX8
#1484b8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020132184

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
80%
Hue
199°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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