When Rough Brook into Bending

#6d6fb3 RGB(109,111,179)

About this color

When Rough Brook into Bending is rendered by screens as RGB(109, 111, 179) — a medium, moderate blue hue.

#6d6fb3RGB(109, 111, 179)

HSL 238° · 32% saturation · 56% 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 Rough Brook into Bending
HEX
#6d6fb3
RGB
rgb(109,111,179)
RGB%
rgb(42.7%,43.5%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(238,32%,56%)
HSV
hsv(238,39%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,38,0,30)
LAB
lab(49,16,-36)
LCH
lch(49,39,294)
sRGB
(0.427,0.435,0.702)
HEX8
#6d6fb3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
109111179

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
32%
Hue
238°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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