When Sensible Basin under Working

#226fbe RGB(34,111,190)

About this color

When Sensible Basin under Working occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #226fbe — RGB(34, 111, 190).

#226fbeRGB(34, 111, 190)

HSL 210° · 70% saturation · 44% 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 Sensible Basin under Working
HEX
#226fbe
RGB
rgb(34,111,190)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,43.5%,74.5%)
HSL
hsl(210,70%,44%)
HSV
hsv(210,82%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,42,0,25)
LAB
lab(46,6,-48)
LCH
lch(46,48,277)
sRGB
(0.133,0.435,0.745)
HEX8
#226fbeff
CSS Name
Decimal
034111190

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
70%
Hue
210°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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