When Firm Border with Pausing

#2f4eae RGB(47,78,174)

About this color

When Firm Border with Pausing presents itself as a medium-dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #2f4eae in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2f4eaeRGB(47, 78, 174)

HSL 225° · 57% 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

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 Firm Border with Pausing
HEX
#2f4eae
RGB
rgb(47,78,174)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,30.6%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(225,57%,43%)
HSV
hsv(225,73%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,55,0,32)
LAB
lab(36,23,-55)
LCH
lch(36,60,293)
sRGB
(0.184,0.306,0.682)
HEX8
#2f4eaeff
CSS Name
Decimal
047078174

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
57%
Hue
225°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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