When Old-fashioned Canyon till Keeping

#50aade RGB(80,170,222)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Canyon till Keeping occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #50aade — RGB(80, 170, 222).

#50aadeRGB(80, 170, 222)

HSL 202° · 68% saturation · 59% 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 Old-fashioned Canyon till Keeping
HEX
#50aade
RGB
rgb(80,170,222)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,66.7%,87.1%)
HSL
hsl(202,68%,59%)
HSV
hsv(202,64%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,23,0,13)
LAB
lab(66,-11,-34)
LCH
lch(66,36,252)
sRGB
(0.314,0.667,0.871)
HEX8
#50aadeff
CSS Name
Decimal
080170222

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
68%
Hue
202°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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