When the Natural Bog past Sharing

#5555d8 RGB(85,85,216)

About this color

When the Natural Bog past Sharing occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5555d8 — RGB(85, 85, 216).

#5555d8RGB(85, 85, 216)

HSL 240° · 63% saturation · 59% 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

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Natural Bog past Sharing
HEX
#5555d8
RGB
rgb(85,85,216)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,33.3%,84.7%)
HSL
hsl(240,63%,59%)
HSV
hsv(240,61%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,61,0,15)
LAB
lab(43,39,-67)
LCH
lch(43,78,300)
sRGB
(0.333,0.333,0.847)
HEX8
#5555d8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085085216

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
63%
Hue
240°
Chroma
78
Temperature
WarmCool
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