When the Mellow Border onto Tying

#558dd8 RGB(85,141,216)

About this color

When the Mellow Border onto Tying presents itself as a medium, vivid blue shade, sitting at #558dd8 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#558dd8RGB(85, 141, 216)

HSL 214° · 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

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 the Mellow Border onto Tying
HEX
#558dd8
RGB
rgb(85,141,216)
RGB%
rgb(33.3%,55.3%,84.7%)
HSL
hsl(214,63%,59%)
HSV
hsv(214,61%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(61,35,0,15)
LAB
lab(58,4,-44)
LCH
lch(58,44,275)
sRGB
(0.333,0.553,0.847)
HEX8
#558dd8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
085141216

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
63%
Hue
214°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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