Sagacious Bog before the Steadying

#5585e1 RGB(85,133,225)

About this color

Sagacious Bog before the Steadying occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5585e1 — RGB(85, 133, 225).

#5585e1RGB(85, 133, 225)

HSL 219° · 70% saturation · 61% 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
Sagacious Bog before the Steadying
HEX
#5585e1
RGB
rgb(85,133,225)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,52.2%,88.2%)
HSL
hsl(219,70%,61%)
HSV
hsv(219,62%,88%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,41,0,12)
LAB
lab(56,12,-52)
LCH
lch(56,53,283)
sRGB
(0.333,0.522,0.882)
HEX8
#5585e1ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085133225

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
70%
Hue
219°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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