The Distant Cape Since Winding

#5b7180 RGB(91,113,128)

About this color

The Distant Cape Since Winding reads as medium-dark and muted — a blue tone recorded at #5b7180, RGB(91, 113, 128).

#5b7180RGB(91, 113, 128)

HSL 204° · 17% saturation · 43% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Distant Cape Since Winding
HEX
#5b7180
RGB
rgb(91,113,128)
RGB%
rgb(35.7%,44.3%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(204,17%,43%)
HSV
hsv(204,29%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,12,0,50)
LAB
lab(46,-4,-11)
LCH
lch(46,12,250)
sRGB
(0.357,0.443,0.502)
HEX8
#5b7180ff
CSS Name
Decimal
091113128

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
17%
Hue
204°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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