Equable Canyon beneath Damming

#45648c RGB(69,100,140)

About this color

Equable Canyon beneath Damming occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #45648c — RGB(69, 100, 140).

#45648cRGB(69, 100, 140)

HSL 214° · 34% saturation · 41% 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
Equable Canyon beneath Damming
HEX
#45648c
RGB
rgb(69,100,140)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,39.2%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(214,34%,41%)
HSV
hsv(214,51%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,29,0,45)
LAB
lab(42,1,-26)
LCH
lch(42,26,272)
sRGB
(0.271,0.392,0.549)
HEX8
#45648cff
CSS Name
Decimal
069100140

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
34%
Hue
214°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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