When Permanent Acre within Housing

#2e71ae RGB(46,113,174)

About this color

When Permanent Acre within Housing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2e71ae — RGB(46, 113, 174).

#2e71aeRGB(46, 113, 174)

HSL 209° · 58% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Permanent Acre within Housing
HEX
#2e71ae
RGB
rgb(46,113,174)
RGB%
rgb(18%,44.3%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(209,58%,43%)
HSV
hsv(209,74%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,35,0,32)
LAB
lab(46,0,-39)
LCH
lch(46,39,270)
sRGB
(0.18,0.443,0.682)
HEX8
#2e71aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
046113174

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
58%
Hue
209°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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