When Self-possessed Border beneath Joining

#68a8e3 RGB(104,168,227)

About this color

When Self-possessed Border beneath Joining occupies the light, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #68a8e3 — RGB(104, 168, 227).

#68a8e3RGB(104, 168, 227)

HSL 209° · 69% saturation · 65% 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 Self-possessed Border beneath Joining
HEX
#68a8e3
RGB
rgb(104,168,227)
RGB%
rgb(40.8%,65.9%,89%)
HSL
hsl(209,69%,65%)
HSV
hsv(209,54%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,26,0,11)
LAB
lab(67,-4,-36)
LCH
lch(67,36,264)
sRGB
(0.408,0.659,0.89)
HEX8
#68a8e3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
104168227

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Color info

Lightness
65%
Saturation
69%
Hue
209°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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