The Bluff upon Old-fashioned Bracing

#3a24b2 RGB(58,36,178)

About this color

The Bluff upon Old-fashioned Bracing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3a24b2 — RGB(58, 36, 178).

#3a24b2RGB(58, 36, 178)

HSL 249° · 66% 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 Bluff upon Old-fashioned Bracing
HEX
#3a24b2
RGB
rgb(58,36,178)
RGB%
rgb(22.7%,14.1%,69.8%)
HSL
hsl(249,66%,42%)
HSV
hsv(249,80%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,80,0,30)
LAB
lab(28,51,-71)
LCH
lch(28,87,306)
sRGB
(0.227,0.141,0.698)
HEX8
#3a24b2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
058036178

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
66%
Hue
249°
Chroma
87
Temperature
WarmCool
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