When Seemly Bluff with Melding

#2c3d9e RGB(44,61,158)

About this color

When Seemly Bluff with Melding occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2c3d9e — RGB(44, 61, 158).

#2c3d9eRGB(44, 61, 158)

HSL 231° · 56% saturation · 40% 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 Seemly Bluff with Melding
HEX
#2c3d9e
RGB
rgb(44,61,158)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,23.9%,62%)
HSL
hsl(231,56%,40%)
HSV
hsv(231,72%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,61,0,38)
LAB
lab(30,27,-55)
LCH
lch(30,61,296)
sRGB
(0.173,0.239,0.62)
HEX8
#2c3d9eff
CSS Name
Decimal
044061158

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
56%
Hue
231°
Chroma
61
Temperature
WarmCool
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