When Sandy Brook off Pausing

#502ade RGB(80,42,222)

About this color

When Sandy Brook off Pausing is rendered by screens as RGB(80, 42, 222) — a medium, vivid blue hue.

#502adeRGB(80, 42, 222)

HSL 253° · 73% saturation · 52% 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 Sandy Brook off Pausing
HEX
#502ade
RGB
rgb(80,42,222)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,16.5%,87.1%)
HSL
hsl(253,73%,52%)
HSV
hsv(253,81%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,81,0,13)
LAB
lab(35,62,-84)
LCH
lch(35,104,306)
sRGB
(0.314,0.165,0.871)
HEX8
#502adeff
CSS Name
Decimal
080042222

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
73%
Hue
253°
Chroma
104
Temperature
WarmCool
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