When the Settled Basin atop Returning

#179ef8 RGB(23,158,248)

About this color

When the Settled Basin atop Returning is rendered by screens as RGB(23, 158, 248) — a medium, intense blue hue.

#179ef8RGB(23, 158, 248)

HSL 204° · 94% saturation · 53% 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 formats

Name
When the Settled Basin atop Returning
HEX
#179ef8
RGB
rgb(23,158,248)
RGB%
rgb(9%,62%,97.3%)
HSL
hsl(204,94%,53%)
HSV
hsv(204,91%,97%)
CMYK
cmyk(91,36,0,3)
LAB
lab(63,-1,-54)
LCH
lch(63,54,269)
sRGB
(0.09,0.62,0.973)
HEX8
#179ef8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023158248

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
94%
Hue
204°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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