When Well-worn Bay Around Tracing

#4577ee RGB(69,119,238)

About this color

When Well-worn Bay Around Tracing occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4577ee — RGB(69, 119, 238).

#4577eeRGB(69, 119, 238)

HSL 222° · 83% saturation · 60% 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
When Well-worn Bay Around Tracing
HEX
#4577ee
RGB
rgb(69,119,238)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,46.7%,93.3%)
HSL
hsl(222,83%,60%)
HSV
hsv(222,71%,93%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,50,0,7)
LAB
lab(53,23,-65)
LCH
lch(53,69,289)
sRGB
(0.271,0.467,0.933)
HEX8
#4577eeff
CSS Name
Decimal
069119238

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
83%
Hue
222°
Chroma
69
Temperature
WarmCool
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