The Bluff circa Soft Measuring

#157efd RGB(21,126,253)

About this color

The Bluff circa Soft Measuring occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #157efd — RGB(21, 126, 253).

#157efdRGB(21, 126, 253)

HSL 213° · 98% saturation · 54% 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

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 formats

Name
The Bluff circa Soft Measuring
HEX
#157efd
RGB
rgb(21,126,253)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,49.4%,99.2%)
HSL
hsl(213,98%,54%)
HSV
hsv(213,92%,99%)
CMYK
cmyk(92,50,0,1)
LAB
lab(54,20,-71)
LCH
lch(54,74,286)
sRGB
(0.082,0.494,0.992)
HEX8
#157efdff
CSS Name
Decimal
021126253

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
98%
Hue
213°
Chroma
74
Temperature
WarmCool
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