When the Steady Bog amidst Setting

#565bc8 RGB(86,91,200)

About this color

When the Steady Bog amidst Setting presents itself as a medium, vivid blue shade, sitting at #565bc8 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#565bc8RGB(86, 91, 200)

HSL 237° · 51% saturation · 56% 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 Steady Bog amidst Setting
HEX
#565bc8
RGB
rgb(86,91,200)
RGB%
rgb(33.7%,35.7%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(237,51%,56%)
HSV
hsv(237,57%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,54,0,22)
LAB
lab(44,30,-58)
LCH
lch(44,65,297)
sRGB
(0.337,0.357,0.784)
HEX8
#565bc8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
086091200

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
51%
Hue
237°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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