When the Slow Brook During Plowing

#5b6ea8 RGB(91,110,168)

About this color

When the Slow Brook During Plowing occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5b6ea8 — RGB(91, 110, 168).

#5b6ea8RGB(91, 110, 168)

HSL 225° · 31% saturation · 51% 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 the Slow Brook During Plowing
HEX
#5b6ea8
RGB
rgb(91,110,168)
RGB%
rgb(35.7%,43.1%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(225,31%,51%)
HSV
hsv(225,46%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,35,0,34)
LAB
lab(47,9,-33)
LCH
lch(47,34,285)
sRGB
(0.357,0.431,0.659)
HEX8
#5b6ea8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
091110168

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
31%
Hue
225°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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