Weighty Bluff without Abiding

#2283ac RGB(34,131,172)

About this color

Weighty Bluff without Abiding reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2283ac, RGB(34, 131, 172).

#2283acRGB(34, 131, 172)

HSL 198° · 67% saturation · 40% 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 formats

Name
Weighty Bluff without Abiding
HEX
#2283ac
RGB
rgb(34,131,172)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,51.4%,67.5%)
HSL
hsl(198,67%,40%)
HSV
hsv(198,80%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(80,24,0,33)
LAB
lab(51,-13,-29)
LCH
lch(51,32,246)
sRGB
(0.133,0.514,0.675)
HEX8
#2283acff
CSS Name
Decimal
034131172

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
67%
Hue
198°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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