When Slow Arch from Forging

#2b8fde RGB(43,143,222)

About this color

When Slow Arch from Forging reads as medium and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2b8fde, RGB(43, 143, 222).

#2b8fdeRGB(43, 143, 222)

HSL 206° · 73% saturation · 52% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Slow Arch from Forging
HEX
#2b8fde
RGB
rgb(43,143,222)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,56.1%,87.1%)
HSL
hsl(206,73%,52%)
HSV
hsv(206,81%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(81,36,0,13)
LAB
lab(57,-1,-48)
LCH
lch(57,48,269)
sRGB
(0.169,0.561,0.871)
HEX8
#2b8fdeff
CSS Name
Decimal
043143222

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
73%
Hue
206°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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