When Solid Basin through Circling

#2f8dc3 RGB(47,141,195)

About this color

When Solid Basin through Circling reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2f8dc3, RGB(47, 141, 195).

#2f8dc3RGB(47, 141, 195)

HSL 202° · 61% saturation · 47% 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 formats

Name
When Solid Basin through Circling
HEX
#2f8dc3
RGB
rgb(47,141,195)
RGB%
rgb(18.4%,55.3%,76.5%)
HSL
hsl(202,61%,47%)
HSV
hsv(202,76%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,28,0,24)
LAB
lab(56,-9,-36)
LCH
lch(56,37,256)
sRGB
(0.184,0.553,0.765)
HEX8
#2f8dc3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
047141195

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
61%
Hue
202°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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