When Clear Bluff from Tying

#666c83 RGB(102,108,131)

About this color

When Clear Bluff from Tying presents itself as a medium-dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #666c83 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#666c83RGB(102, 108, 131)

HSL 228° · 12% 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

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 formats

Name
When Clear Bluff from Tying
HEX
#666c83
RGB
rgb(102,108,131)
RGB%
rgb(40%,42.4%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(228,12%,46%)
HSV
hsv(228,22%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(22,18,0,49)
LAB
lab(46,3,-13)
LCH
lch(46,13,283)
sRGB
(0.4,0.424,0.514)
HEX8
#666c83ff
CSS Name
Decimal
102108131

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
12%
Hue
228°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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