Kindly Bluff under the Reaching

#696dba RGB(105,109,186)

About this color

Kindly Bluff under the Reaching occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #696dba — RGB(105, 109, 186).

#696dbaRGB(105, 109, 186)

HSL 237° · 37% saturation · 57% 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 formats

Name
Kindly Bluff under the Reaching
HEX
#696dba
RGB
rgb(105,109,186)
RGB%
rgb(41.2%,42.7%,72.9%)
HSL
hsl(237,37%,57%)
HSV
hsv(237,44%,73%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,41,0,27)
LAB
lab(49,19,-41)
LCH
lch(49,45,295)
sRGB
(0.412,0.427,0.729)
HEX8
#696dbaff
CSS Name
Decimal
105109186

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
37%
Hue
237°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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