The Bay underneath Late Forging

#2380d2 RGB(35,128,210)

About this color

The Bay underneath Late Forging occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2380d2 — RGB(35, 128, 210).

#2380d2RGB(35, 128, 210)

HSL 208° · 71% saturation · 48% 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
The Bay underneath Late Forging
HEX
#2380d2
RGB
rgb(35,128,210)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,50.2%,82.4%)
HSL
hsl(208,71%,48%)
HSV
hsv(208,83%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(83,39,0,18)
LAB
lab(52,3,-50)
LCH
lch(52,50,273)
sRGB
(0.137,0.502,0.824)
HEX8
#2380d2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
035128210

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
71%
Hue
208°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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