When Forged Brook in Curing

#5a479e RGB(90,71,158)

About this color

When Forged Brook in Curing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a479e — RGB(90, 71, 158).

#5a479eRGB(90, 71, 158)

HSL 253° · 38% saturation · 45% 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
When Forged Brook in Curing
HEX
#5a479e
RGB
rgb(90,71,158)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,27.8%,62%)
HSL
hsl(253,38%,45%)
HSV
hsv(253,55%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,55,0,38)
LAB
lab(36,30,-45)
LCH
lch(36,54,304)
sRGB
(0.353,0.278,0.62)
HEX8
#5a479eff
CSS Name
Decimal
090071158

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
38%
Hue
253°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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