When Placid Border under Bridging

#6b56ae RGB(107,86,174)

About this color

When Placid Border under Bridging occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #6b56ae — RGB(107, 86, 174).

#6b56aeRGB(107, 86, 174)

HSL 254° · 35% saturation · 51% 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 Placid Border under Bridging
HEX
#6b56ae
RGB
rgb(107,86,174)
RGB%
rgb(42%,33.7%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(254,35%,51%)
HSV
hsv(254,51%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,51,0,32)
LAB
lab(43,30,-44)
LCH
lch(43,53,304)
sRGB
(0.42,0.337,0.682)
HEX8
#6b56aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
107086174

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
35%
Hue
254°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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