When Reserved Border circa Turning

#166fe3 RGB(22,111,227)

About this color

When Reserved Border circa Turning occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #166fe3 — RGB(22, 111, 227).

#166fe3RGB(22, 111, 227)

HSL 214° · 82% saturation · 49% 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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Reserved Border circa Turning
HEX
#166fe3
RGB
rgb(22,111,227)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,43.5%,89%)
HSL
hsl(214,82%,49%)
HSV
hsv(214,90%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,51,0,11)
LAB
lab(48,19,-66)
LCH
lch(48,69,286)
sRGB
(0.086,0.435,0.89)
HEX8
#166fe3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022111227

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
82%
Hue
214°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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