The Ocherous Border Against Kindling

#5285c0 RGB(82,133,192)

About this color

The Ocherous Border Against Kindling occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5285c0 — RGB(82, 133, 192).

#5285c0RGB(82, 133, 192)

HSL 212° · 47% saturation · 54% 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 formats

Name
The Ocherous Border Against Kindling
HEX
#5285c0
RGB
rgb(82,133,192)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,52.2%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(212,47%,54%)
HSV
hsv(212,57%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,31,0,25)
LAB
lab(54,1,-36)
LCH
lch(54,36,272)
sRGB
(0.322,0.522,0.753)
HEX8
#5285c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
082133192

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
47%
Hue
212°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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