When Well-worn Brook upon Damming

#5540ae RGB(85,64,174)

About this color

When Well-worn Brook upon Damming presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #5540ae in the 24-bit RGB space.

#5540aeRGB(85, 64, 174)

HSL 251° · 46% saturation · 47% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Well-worn Brook upon Damming
HEX
#5540ae
RGB
rgb(85,64,174)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,25.1%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(251,46%,47%)
HSV
hsv(251,63%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,63,0,32)
LAB
lab(35,38,-56)
LCH
lch(35,68,304)
sRGB
(0.333,0.251,0.682)
HEX8
#5540aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
085064174

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
46%
Hue
251°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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