The Calm Brook upon Measuring

#5995c0 RGB(89,149,192)

About this color

The Calm Brook upon Measuring is rendered by screens as RGB(89, 149, 192) — a medium, moderate blue hue.

#5995c0RGB(89, 149, 192)

HSL 205° · 45% saturation · 55% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Calm Brook upon Measuring
HEX
#5995c0
RGB
rgb(89,149,192)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,58.4%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(205,45%,55%)
HSV
hsv(205,54%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,22,0,25)
LAB
lab(59,-7,-28)
LCH
lch(59,29,256)
sRGB
(0.349,0.584,0.753)
HEX8
#5995c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
089149192

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
45%
Hue
205°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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