Substantial Border up the Damming

#70a4c1 RGB(112,164,193)

About this color

Substantial Border up the Damming presents itself as a medium, moderate blue shade, sitting at #70a4c1 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#70a4c1RGB(112, 164, 193)

HSL 201° · 40% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Substantial Border up the Damming
HEX
#70a4c1
RGB
rgb(112,164,193)
RGB%
rgb(43.9%,64.3%,75.7%)
HSL
hsl(201,40%,60%)
HSV
hsv(201,42%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,15,0,24)
LAB
lab(65,-10,-20)
LCH
lch(65,22,243)
sRGB
(0.439,0.643,0.757)
HEX8
#70a4c1ff
CSS Name
Decimal
112164193

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Color info

Lightness
60%
Saturation
40%
Hue
201°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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