When the Furrowed Bluff between Spreading

#172ee8 RGB(23,46,232)

About this color

When the Furrowed Bluff between Spreading reads as medium and intense — a blue tone recorded at #172ee8, RGB(23, 46, 232).

#172ee8RGB(23, 46, 232)

HSL 233° · 82% saturation · 50% 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 Furrowed Bluff between Spreading
HEX
#172ee8
RGB
rgb(23,46,232)
RGB%
rgb(9%,18%,91%)
HSL
hsl(233,82%,50%)
HSV
hsv(233,90%,91%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,80,0,9)
LAB
lab(34,60,-92)
LCH
lch(34,110,303)
sRGB
(0.09,0.18,0.91)
HEX8
#172ee8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023046232

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
82%
Hue
233°
Chroma
110
Temperature
WarmCool
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