The Salted Brook until Holding

#5a8b9b RGB(90,139,155)

About this color

The Salted Brook until Holding occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5a8b9b — RGB(90, 139, 155).

#5a8b9bRGB(90, 139, 155)

HSL 195° · 27% saturation · 48% 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 Salted Brook until Holding
HEX
#5a8b9b
RGB
rgb(90,139,155)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,54.5%,60.8%)
HSL
hsl(195,27%,48%)
HSV
hsv(195,42%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,10,0,39)
LAB
lab(55,-12,-14)
LCH
lch(55,18,229)
sRGB
(0.353,0.545,0.608)
HEX8
#5a8b9bff
CSS Name
Decimal
090139155

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
27%
Hue
195°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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