What the Bluff under Sure Steadying

#526ba9 RGB(82,107,169)

About this color

What the Bluff under Sure Steadying occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #526ba9 — RGB(82, 107, 169).

#526ba9RGB(82, 107, 169)

HSL 223° · 35% saturation · 49% 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
What the Bluff under Sure Steadying
HEX
#526ba9
RGB
rgb(82,107,169)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,42%,66.3%)
HSL
hsl(223,35%,49%)
HSV
hsv(223,51%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,37,0,34)
LAB
lab(46,9,-36)
LCH
lch(46,37,284)
sRGB
(0.322,0.42,0.663)
HEX8
#526ba9ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082107169

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
35%
Hue
223°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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