When Hewn Bluff under Bracing

#696993 RGB(105,105,147)

About this color

When Hewn Bluff under Bracing is rendered by screens as RGB(105, 105, 147) — a medium-dark, muted blue hue.

#696993RGB(105, 105, 147)

HSL 240° · 17% saturation · 49% 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

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Hewn Bluff under Bracing
HEX
#696993
RGB
rgb(105,105,147)
RGB%
rgb(41.2%,41.2%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(240,17%,49%)
HSV
hsv(240,29%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,29,0,42)
LAB
lab(46,10,-23)
LCH
lch(46,25,293)
sRGB
(0.412,0.412,0.576)
HEX8
#696993ff
CSS Name
Decimal
105105147

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
17%
Hue
240°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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