When Sandy Acre for Keeping

#5d8cae RGB(93,140,174)

About this color

When Sandy Acre for Keeping occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5d8cae — RGB(93, 140, 174).

#5d8caeRGB(93, 140, 174)

HSL 205° · 33% saturation · 52% 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 Sandy Acre for Keeping
HEX
#5d8cae
RGB
rgb(93,140,174)
RGB%
rgb(36.5%,54.9%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(205,33%,52%)
HSV
hsv(205,47%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(47,20,0,32)
LAB
lab(56,-7,-23)
LCH
lch(56,24,253)
sRGB
(0.365,0.549,0.682)
HEX8
#5d8caeff
CSS Name
Decimal
093140174

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
33%
Hue
205°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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