Wild Bay circa Stretching

#4d6dac RGB(77,109,172)

About this color

Wild Bay circa Stretching reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #4d6dac, RGB(77, 109, 172).

#4d6dacRGB(77, 109, 172)

HSL 220° · 38% saturation · 49% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
Wild Bay circa Stretching
HEX
#4d6dac
RGB
rgb(77,109,172)
RGB%
rgb(30.2%,42.7%,67.5%)
HSL
hsl(220,38%,49%)
HSV
hsv(220,55%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,37,0,33)
LAB
lab(46,7,-37)
LCH
lch(46,38,281)
sRGB
(0.302,0.427,0.675)
HEX8
#4d6dacff
CSS Name
Decimal
077109172

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
38%
Hue
220°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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