The Countrified Border circa Rounding

#2a65c0 RGB(42,101,192)

About this color

The Countrified Border circa Rounding occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a65c0 — RGB(42, 101, 192).

#2a65c0RGB(42, 101, 192)

HSL 216° · 64% saturation · 46% 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
The Countrified Border circa Rounding
HEX
#2a65c0
RGB
rgb(42,101,192)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,39.6%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(216,64%,46%)
HSV
hsv(216,78%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,47,0,25)
LAB
lab(44,14,-53)
LCH
lch(44,55,285)
sRGB
(0.165,0.396,0.753)
HEX8
#2a65c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042101192

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
64%
Hue
216°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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