What the Settled Border Inside Knitting

#37779f RGB(55,119,159)

About this color

What the Settled Border Inside Knitting presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #37779f in the 24-bit RGB space.

#37779fRGB(55, 119, 159)

HSL 203° · 49% 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

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
What the Settled Border Inside Knitting
HEX
#37779f
RGB
rgb(55,119,159)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,46.7%,62.4%)
HSL
hsl(203,49%,42%)
HSV
hsv(203,65%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,25,0,38)
LAB
lab(48,-8,-28)
LCH
lch(48,29,254)
sRGB
(0.216,0.467,0.624)
HEX8
#37779fff
CSS Name
Decimal
055119159

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
49%
Hue
203°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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