When Devoted Alcove opposite Tending

#506e9e RGB(80,110,158)

About this color

When Devoted Alcove opposite Tending reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #506e9e, RGB(80, 110, 158).

#506e9eRGB(80, 110, 158)

HSL 217° · 33% saturation · 47% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Devoted Alcove opposite Tending
HEX
#506e9e
RGB
rgb(80,110,158)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,43.1%,62%)
HSL
hsl(217,33%,47%)
HSV
hsv(217,49%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,30,0,38)
LAB
lab(46,3,-29)
LCH
lch(46,29,276)
sRGB
(0.314,0.431,0.62)
HEX8
#506e9eff
CSS Name
Decimal
080110158

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
33%
Hue
217°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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