The Strong Alcove down the Stretching

#709eb5 RGB(112,158,181)

About this color

The Strong Alcove down the Stretching occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #709eb5 — RGB(112, 158, 181).

#709eb5RGB(112, 158, 181)

HSL 200° · 32% saturation · 57% 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
The Strong Alcove down the Stretching
HEX
#709eb5
RGB
rgb(112,158,181)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,62%,71%)
HSL
hsl(200,32%,57%)
HSV
hsv(200,38%,71%)
CMYK
cmyk(38,13,0,29)
LAB
lab(63,-10,-17)
LCH
lch(63,20,240)
sRGB
(0.439,0.62,0.71)
HEX8
#709eb5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
112158181

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Color info

Lightness
57%
Saturation
32%
Hue
200°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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