Hewn Bog down Balancing

#1553bc RGB(21,83,188)

About this color

Hewn Bog down Balancing reads as medium-dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #1553bc, RGB(21, 83, 188).

#1553bcRGB(21, 83, 188)

HSL 218° · 80% 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
Hewn Bog down Balancing
HEX
#1553bc
RGB
rgb(21,83,188)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,32.5%,73.7%)
HSL
hsl(218,80%,41%)
HSV
hsv(218,89%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(89,56,0,26)
LAB
lab(38,22,-60)
LCH
lch(38,64,290)
sRGB
(0.082,0.325,0.737)
HEX8
#1553bcff
CSS Name
Decimal
021083188

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
80%
Hue
218°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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