When Ordinary Bluff beneath Layering

#2590fe RGB(37,144,254)

About this color

When Ordinary Bluff beneath Layering occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2590fe — RGB(37, 144, 254).

#2590feRGB(37, 144, 254)

HSL 210° · 99% saturation · 57% 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 Ordinary Bluff beneath Layering
HEX
#2590fe
RGB
rgb(37,144,254)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,56.5%,99.6%)
HSL
hsl(210,99%,57%)
HSV
hsv(210,85%,100%)
CMYK
cmyk(85,43,0,0)
LAB
lab(59,10,-63)
LCH
lch(59,64,279)
sRGB
(0.145,0.565,0.996)
HEX8
#2590feff
CSS Name
Decimal
037144254

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
99%
Hue
210°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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