The Bay via Fixed Casting

#39849d RGB(57,132,157)

About this color

The Bay via Fixed Casting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #39849d — RGB(57, 132, 157).

#39849dRGB(57, 132, 157)

HSL 195° · 47% 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 Bay via Fixed Casting
HEX
#39849d
RGB
rgb(57,132,157)
RGB%
rgb(22.4%,51.8%,61.6%)
HSL
hsl(195,47%,42%)
HSV
hsv(195,64%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,16,0,38)
LAB
lab(52,-15,-20)
LCH
lch(52,25,233)
sRGB
(0.224,0.518,0.616)
HEX8
#39849dff
CSS Name
Decimal
057132157

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
47%
Hue
195°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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