When Distant Bay outside Toiling

#635d8e RGB(99,93,142)

About this color

When Distant Bay outside Toiling occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #635d8e — RGB(99, 93, 142).

#635d8eRGB(99, 93, 142)

HSL 247° · 21% saturation · 46% 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 Distant Bay outside Toiling
HEX
#635d8e
RGB
rgb(99,93,142)
RGB%
rgb(38.8%,36.5%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(247,21%,46%)
HSV
hsv(247,35%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,35,0,44)
LAB
lab(42,14,-26)
LCH
lch(42,30,298)
sRGB
(0.388,0.365,0.557)
HEX8
#635d8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
099093142

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
21%
Hue
247°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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