When Earthen Bog amidst Housing

#515f8e RGB(81,95,142)

About this color

When Earthen Bog amidst Housing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #515f8e — RGB(81, 95, 142).

#515f8eRGB(81, 95, 142)

HSL 226° · 27% 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

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 Earthen Bog amidst Housing
HEX
#515f8e
RGB
rgb(81,95,142)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,37.3%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(226,27%,44%)
HSV
hsv(226,43%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,33,0,44)
LAB
lab(41,8,-28)
LCH
lch(41,29,286)
sRGB
(0.318,0.373,0.557)
HEX8
#515f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
081095142

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
27%
Hue
226°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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