Toasted Basin underneath Brewing

#406cb6 RGB(64,108,182)

About this color

Toasted Basin underneath Brewing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #406cb6 — RGB(64, 108, 182).

#406cb6RGB(64, 108, 182)

HSL 218° · 48% saturation · 48% 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
Toasted Basin underneath Brewing
HEX
#406cb6
RGB
rgb(64,108,182)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,42.4%,71.4%)
HSL
hsl(218,48%,48%)
HSV
hsv(218,65%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,41,0,29)
LAB
lab(46,9,-44)
LCH
lch(46,45,282)
sRGB
(0.251,0.424,0.714)
HEX8
#406cb6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064108182

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
48%
Hue
218°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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