The Alcove opposite Ample Balancing

#327fa2 RGB(50,127,162)

About this color

The Alcove opposite Ample Balancing is rendered by screens as RGB(50, 127, 162) — a medium-dark, vivid blue hue.

#327fa2RGB(50, 127, 162)

HSL 199° · 53% 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 formats

Name
The Alcove opposite Ample Balancing
HEX
#327fa2
RGB
rgb(50,127,162)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,49.8%,63.5%)
HSL
hsl(199,53%,42%)
HSV
hsv(199,69%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,22,0,36)
LAB
lab(50,-12,-26)
LCH
lch(50,29,245)
sRGB
(0.196,0.498,0.635)
HEX8
#327fa2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
050127162

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
53%
Hue
199°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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