When Worldly Arch without Spreading

#5a5ac3 RGB(90,90,195)

About this color

When Worldly Arch without Spreading occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a5ac3 — RGB(90, 90, 195).

#5a5ac3RGB(90, 90, 195)

HSL 240° · 47% saturation · 56% 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
When Worldly Arch without Spreading
HEX
#5a5ac3
RGB
rgb(90,90,195)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,35.3%,76.5%)
HSL
hsl(240,47%,56%)
HSV
hsv(240,54%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,54,0,24)
LAB
lab(43,30,-55)
LCH
lch(43,63,299)
sRGB
(0.353,0.353,0.765)
HEX8
#5a5ac3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
090090195

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
47%
Hue
240°
Chroma
63
Temperature
WarmCool
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