Forthright Arch Since the Harboring

#509bc1 RGB(80,155,193)

About this color

Forthright Arch Since the Harboring reads as medium and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #509bc1, RGB(80, 155, 193).

#509bc1RGB(80, 155, 193)

HSL 200° · 48% saturation · 54% 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
Forthright Arch Since the Harboring
HEX
#509bc1
RGB
rgb(80,155,193)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,60.8%,75.7%)
HSL
hsl(200,48%,54%)
HSV
hsv(200,59%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,20,0,24)
LAB
lab(61,-12,-27)
LCH
lch(61,30,246)
sRGB
(0.314,0.608,0.757)
HEX8
#509bc1ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080155193

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
48%
Hue
200°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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