When Burnished Bluff from Spanning

#7070c3 RGB(112,112,195)

About this color

When Burnished Bluff from Spanning is rendered by screens as RGB(112, 112, 195) — a medium, moderate blue hue.

#7070c3RGB(112, 112, 195)

HSL 240° · 41% saturation · 60% 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 Burnished Bluff from Spanning
HEX
#7070c3
RGB
rgb(112,112,195)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,43.9%,76.5%)
HSL
hsl(240,41%,60%)
HSV
hsv(240,43%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,43,0,24)
LAB
lab(51,21,-43)
LCH
lch(51,48,296)
sRGB
(0.439,0.439,0.765)
HEX8
#7070c3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
112112195

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
41%
Hue
240°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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