When Copper Arch circa Growing

#3223b3 RGB(50,35,179)

About this color

When Copper Arch circa Growing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3223b3 — RGB(50, 35, 179).

#3223b3RGB(50, 35, 179)

HSL 246° · 67% saturation · 42% 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 Copper Arch circa Growing
HEX
#3223b3
RGB
rgb(50,35,179)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,13.7%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(246,67%,42%)
HSV
hsv(246,80%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,80,0,30)
LAB
lab(27,51,-73)
LCH
lch(27,89,305)
sRGB
(0.196,0.137,0.702)
HEX8
#3223b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
050035179

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
67%
Hue
246°
Chroma
89
Temperature
WarmCool
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