The Ordinary Bluff between Closing

#595f80 RGB(89,95,128)

About this color

The Ordinary Bluff between Closing presents itself as a medium-dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #595f80 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#595f80RGB(89, 95, 128)

HSL 231° · 18% saturation · 43% 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 formats

Name
The Ordinary Bluff between Closing
HEX
#595f80
RGB
rgb(89,95,128)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,37.3%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(231,18%,43%)
HSV
hsv(231,30%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,26,0,50)
LAB
lab(41,6,-19)
LCH
lch(41,20,288)
sRGB
(0.349,0.373,0.502)
HEX8
#595f80ff
CSS Name
Decimal
089095128

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
18%
Hue
231°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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