When Leathery Border Since Lodging

#6497d3 RGB(100,151,211)

About this color

When Leathery Border Since Lodging occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #6497d3 — RGB(100, 151, 211).

#6497d3RGB(100, 151, 211)

HSL 212° · 56% saturation · 61% 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 Leathery Border Since Lodging
HEX
#6497d3
RGB
rgb(100,151,211)
RGB%
rgb(39.2%,59.2%,82.7%)
HSL
hsl(212,56%,61%)
HSV
hsv(212,53%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,28,0,17)
LAB
lab(61,0,-36)
LCH
lch(61,36,270)
sRGB
(0.392,0.592,0.827)
HEX8
#6497d3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
100151211

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
56%
Hue
212°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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