The Clear Cape behind Layering

#1f37c0 RGB(31,55,192)

About this color

The Clear Cape behind Layering presents itself as a medium-dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #1f37c0 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#1f37c0RGB(31, 55, 192)

HSL 231° · 72% saturation · 44% lightness

🧠

Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Clear Cape behind Layering
HEX
#1f37c0
RGB
rgb(31,55,192)
RGB%
rgb(12.2%,21.6%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(231,72%,44%)
HSV
hsv(231,84%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,71,0,25)
LAB
lab(31,43,-73)
LCH
lch(31,85,300)
sRGB
(0.122,0.216,0.753)
HEX8
#1f37c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
031055192

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
72%
Hue
231°
Chroma
85
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share