Mild Bluff beyond Tracing

#5252b6 RGB(82,82,182)

About this color

Mild Bluff beyond Tracing is rendered by screens as RGB(82, 82, 182) — a medium, moderate blue hue.

#5252b6RGB(82, 82, 182)

HSL 240° · 41% saturation · 52% 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
Mild Bluff beyond Tracing
HEX
#5252b6
RGB
rgb(82,82,182)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,32.2%,71.4%)
HSL
hsl(240,41%,52%)
HSV
hsv(240,55%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,55,0,29)
LAB
lab(40,29,-53)
LCH
lch(40,60,299)
sRGB
(0.322,0.322,0.714)
HEX8
#5252b6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082082182

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
41%
Hue
240°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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