When the Weighted Bay for Joining

#748fc8 RGB(116,143,200)

About this color

When the Weighted Bay for Joining occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #748fc8 — RGB(116, 143, 200).

#748fc8RGB(116, 143, 200)

HSL 221° · 43% saturation · 62% 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 the Weighted Bay for Joining
HEX
#748fc8
RGB
rgb(116,143,200)
RGB%
rgb(45.5%,56.1%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(221,43%,62%)
HSV
hsv(221,42%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(42,28,0,22)
LAB
lab(59,5,-32)
LCH
lch(59,32,279)
sRGB
(0.455,0.561,0.784)
HEX8
#748fc8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
116143200

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Color info

Lightness
62%
Saturation
43%
Hue
221°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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