The Alcove despite Centered Sowing

#1516d2 RGB(21,22,210)

About this color

The Alcove despite Centered Sowing reads as medium-dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #1516d2, RGB(21, 22, 210).

#1516d2RGB(21, 22, 210)

HSL 240° · 82% saturation · 45% 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 formats

Name
The Alcove despite Centered Sowing
HEX
#1516d2
RGB
rgb(21,22,210)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,8.6%,82.4%)
HSL
hsl(240,82%,45%)
HSV
hsv(240,90%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,90,0,18)
LAB
lab(28,64,-90)
LCH
lch(28,110,305)
sRGB
(0.082,0.086,0.824)
HEX8
#1516d2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021022210

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
82%
Hue
240°
Chroma
110
Temperature
WarmCool
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