When Homespun Bog without Lining

#4721ee RGB(71,33,238)

About this color

When Homespun Bog without Lining occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4721ee — RGB(71, 33, 238).

#4721eeRGB(71, 33, 238)

HSL 251° · 86% saturation · 53% 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 Homespun Bog without Lining
HEX
#4721ee
RGB
rgb(71,33,238)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,12.9%,93.3%)
HSL
hsl(251,86%,53%)
HSV
hsv(251,86%,93%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,86,0,7)
LAB
lab(35,69,-93)
LCH
lch(35,116,307)
sRGB
(0.278,0.129,0.933)
HEX8
#4721eeff
CSS Name
Decimal
071033238

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
86%
Hue
251°
Chroma
116
Temperature
WarmCool
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