When the Firm Brook past Lining

#535e88 RGB(83,94,136)

About this color

When the Firm Brook past Lining occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #535e88 — RGB(83, 94, 136).

#535e88RGB(83, 94, 136)

HSL 228° · 24% saturation · 43% 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 the Firm Brook past Lining
HEX
#535e88
RGB
rgb(83,94,136)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,36.9%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(228,24%,43%)
HSV
hsv(228,39%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,31,0,47)
LAB
lab(41,7,-25)
LCH
lch(41,26,286)
sRGB
(0.325,0.369,0.533)
HEX8
#535e88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083094136

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
24%
Hue
228°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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