Mild Bluff after the Stretching

#665f91 RGB(102,95,145)

About this color

Mild Bluff after the Stretching presents itself as a medium-dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #665f91 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#665f91RGB(102, 95, 145)

HSL 248° · 21% saturation · 47% 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
Mild Bluff after the Stretching
HEX
#665f91
RGB
rgb(102,95,145)
RGB%
rgb(40%,37.3%,56.9%)
HSL
hsl(248,21%,47%)
HSV
hsv(248,34%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,34,0,43)
LAB
lab(43,15,-27)
LCH
lch(43,31,299)
sRGB
(0.4,0.373,0.569)
HEX8
#665f91ff
CSS Name
Decimal
102095145

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
21%
Hue
248°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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