The Heartfelt Bluff down the Spanning

#4f47d5 RGB(79,71,213)

About this color

The Heartfelt Bluff down the Spanning occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4f47d5 — RGB(79, 71, 213).

#4f47d5RGB(79, 71, 213)

HSL 243° · 63% saturation · 56% 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
The Heartfelt Bluff down the Spanning
HEX
#4f47d5
RGB
rgb(79,71,213)
RGB%
rgb(31%,27.8%,83.5%)
HSL
hsl(243,63%,56%)
HSV
hsv(243,67%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,67,0,16)
LAB
lab(40,45,-72)
LCH
lch(40,85,302)
sRGB
(0.31,0.278,0.835)
HEX8
#4f47d5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
079071213

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
63%
Hue
243°
Chroma
85
Temperature
WarmCool
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