When Autumnal Border down Resting

#666f8e RGB(102,111,142)

About this color

When Autumnal Border down Resting occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #666f8e — RGB(102, 111, 142).

#666f8eRGB(102, 111, 142)

HSL 227° · 16% saturation · 48% 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 Autumnal Border down Resting
HEX
#666f8e
RGB
rgb(102,111,142)
RGB%
rgb(40%,43.5%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(227,16%,48%)
HSV
hsv(227,28%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,22,0,44)
LAB
lab(47,4,-18)
LCH
lch(47,18,283)
sRGB
(0.4,0.435,0.557)
HEX8
#666f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
102111142

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
16%
Hue
227°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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