When Ashen-warm Border over Arching

#698bc3 RGB(105,139,195)

About this color

When Ashen-warm Border over Arching occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #698bc3 — RGB(105, 139, 195).

#698bc3RGB(105, 139, 195)

HSL 217° · 43% saturation · 59% 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 Ashen-warm Border over Arching
HEX
#698bc3
RGB
rgb(105,139,195)
RGB%
rgb(41.2%,54.5%,76.5%)
HSL
hsl(217,43%,59%)
HSV
hsv(217,46%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,29,0,24)
LAB
lab(57,3,-33)
LCH
lch(57,33,275)
sRGB
(0.412,0.545,0.765)
HEX8
#698bc3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
105139195

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
43%
Hue
217°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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