The Earthy Basin behind Remaining

#504e90 RGB(80,78,144)

About this color

The Earthy Basin behind Remaining reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #504e90, RGB(80, 78, 144).

#504e90RGB(80, 78, 144)

HSL 242° · 30% saturation · 44% 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
The Earthy Basin behind Remaining
HEX
#504e90
RGB
rgb(80,78,144)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,30.6%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(242,30%,44%)
HSV
hsv(242,46%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,46,0,44)
LAB
lab(36,19,-36)
LCH
lch(36,41,298)
sRGB
(0.314,0.306,0.565)
HEX8
#504e90ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080078144

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
30%
Hue
242°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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