The Candle under Vivid Crowning

#5252fd RGB(82,82,253)

About this color

The Candle under Vivid Crowning occupies the light, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5252fd — RGB(82, 82, 253).

#5252fdRGB(82, 82, 253)

HSL 240° · 98% saturation · 66% lightness

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Psychology

Light blues feel spacious, calm, and refreshing — evoking open sky, clean air, and clarity of thought.

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History

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In design practice, this light shade works best as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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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
The Candle under Vivid Crowning
HEX
#5252fd
RGB
rgb(82,82,253)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,32.2%,99.2%)
HSL
hsl(240,98%,66%)
HSV
hsv(240,68%,99%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,68,0,1)
LAB
lab(46,52,-85)
LCH
lch(46,100,301)
sRGB
(0.322,0.322,0.992)
HEX8
#5252fdff
CSS Name
Decimal
082082253

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Color info

Lightness
66%
Saturation
98%
Hue
240°
Chroma
100
Temperature
WarmCool
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