When Level-headed Bluff without Abiding

#697693 RGB(105,118,147)

About this color

When Level-headed Bluff without Abiding is rendered by screens as RGB(105, 118, 147) — a medium-dark, muted blue hue.

#697693RGB(105, 118, 147)

HSL 221° · 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

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 Level-headed Bluff without Abiding
HEX
#697693
RGB
rgb(105,118,147)
RGB%
rgb(41.2%,46.3%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(221,17%,49%)
HSV
hsv(221,29%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(29,20,0,42)
LAB
lab(50,2,-17)
LCH
lch(50,17,277)
sRGB
(0.412,0.463,0.576)
HEX8
#697693ff
CSS Name
Decimal
105118147

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
17%
Hue
221°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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