The Bluff until Honest Bridging

#3cb3dd RGB(60,179,221)

About this color

The Bluff until Honest Bridging occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3cb3dd — RGB(60, 179, 221).

#3cb3ddRGB(60, 179, 221)

HSL 196° · 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 Bluff until Honest Bridging
HEX
#3cb3dd
RGB
rgb(60,179,221)
RGB%
rgb(23.5%,70.2%,86.7%)
HSL
hsl(196,70%,55%)
HSV
hsv(196,73%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,19,0,13)
LAB
lab(68,-19,-31)
LCH
lch(68,36,238)
sRGB
(0.235,0.702,0.867)
HEX8
#3cb3ddff
CSS Name
Decimal
060179221

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
70%
Hue
196°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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