The Ample Basin before Rounding

#585680 RGB(88,86,128)

About this color

The Ample Basin before Rounding presents itself as a medium-dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #585680 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#585680RGB(88, 86, 128)

HSL 243° · 20% saturation · 42% 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
The Ample Basin before Rounding
HEX
#585680
RGB
rgb(88,86,128)
RGB%
rgb(34.5%,33.7%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(243,20%,42%)
HSV
hsv(243,33%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,33,0,50)
LAB
lab(38,11,-23)
LCH
lch(38,25,296)
sRGB
(0.345,0.337,0.502)
HEX8
#585680ff
CSS Name
Decimal
088086128

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
20%
Hue
243°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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