The Bronzed Basin despite the Knitting

#585fa5 RGB(88,95,165)

About this color

The Bronzed Basin despite the Knitting occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #585fa5 — RGB(88, 95, 165).

#585fa5RGB(88, 95, 165)

HSL 235° · 30% saturation · 50% 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 formats

Name
The Bronzed Basin despite the Knitting
HEX
#585fa5
RGB
rgb(88,95,165)
RGB%
rgb(34.5%,37.3%,64.7%)
HSL
hsl(235,30%,50%)
HSV
hsv(235,47%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,42,0,35)
LAB
lab(43,17,-39)
LCH
lch(43,43,294)
sRGB
(0.345,0.373,0.647)
HEX8
#585fa5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
088095165

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Color info

Lightness
50%
Saturation
30%
Hue
235°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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