The Loamy Border above the Toiling

#5d6c85 RGB(93,108,133)

About this color

The Loamy Border above the Toiling presents itself as a medium-dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #5d6c85 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#5d6c85RGB(93, 108, 133)

HSL 218° · 18% saturation · 44% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Loamy Border above the Toiling
HEX
#5d6c85
RGB
rgb(93,108,133)
RGB%
rgb(36.5%,42.4%,52.2%)
HSL
hsl(218,18%,44%)
HSV
hsv(218,30%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,19,0,48)
LAB
lab(45,1,-16)
LCH
lch(45,16,274)
sRGB
(0.365,0.424,0.522)
HEX8
#5d6c85ff
CSS Name
Decimal
093108133

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
18%
Hue
218°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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