When Settled Brook by Kindling

#2d6bae RGB(45,107,174)

About this color

When Settled Brook by Kindling is rendered by screens as RGB(45, 107, 174) — a medium-dark, vivid blue hue.

#2d6baeRGB(45, 107, 174)

HSL 211° · 59% saturation · 43% 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 formats

Name
When Settled Brook by Kindling
HEX
#2d6bae
RGB
rgb(45,107,174)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,42%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(211,59%,43%)
HSV
hsv(211,74%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,39,0,32)
LAB
lab(44,4,-41)
LCH
lch(44,41,276)
sRGB
(0.176,0.42,0.682)
HEX8
#2d6baeff
CSS Name
Decimal
045107174

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
59%
Hue
211°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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