The Bog above Placid Hedging

#3c6ddd RGB(60,109,221)

About this color

The Bog above Placid Hedging occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3c6ddd — RGB(60, 109, 221).

#3c6dddRGB(60, 109, 221)

HSL 222° · 70% saturation · 55% 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
The Bog above Placid Hedging
HEX
#3c6ddd
RGB
rgb(60,109,221)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,42.7%,86.7%)
HSL
hsl(222,70%,55%)
HSV
hsv(222,73%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,51,0,13)
LAB
lab(48,22,-62)
LCH
lch(48,66,290)
sRGB
(0.235,0.427,0.867)
HEX8
#3c6dddff
CSS Name
Decimal
060109221

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
70%
Hue
222°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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