Matronly Bluff before the Tying

#285bd1 RGB(40,91,209)

About this color

Matronly Bluff before the Tying occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #285bd1 — RGB(40, 91, 209).

#285bd1RGB(40, 91, 209)

HSL 222° · 68% saturation · 49% 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
Matronly Bluff before the Tying
HEX
#285bd1
RGB
rgb(40,91,209)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,35.7%,82%)
HSL
hsl(222,68%,49%)
HSV
hsv(222,81%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(81,56,0,18)
LAB
lab(42,27,-66)
LCH
lch(42,71,292)
sRGB
(0.157,0.357,0.82)
HEX8
#285bd1ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040091209

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
68%
Hue
222°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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