When the Durable Border without Grading

#758eb8 RGB(117,142,184)

About this color

When the Durable Border without Grading occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #758eb8 — RGB(117, 142, 184).

#758eb8RGB(117, 142, 184)

HSL 218° · 32% saturation · 59% 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 Durable Border without Grading
HEX
#758eb8
RGB
rgb(117,142,184)
RGB%
rgb(45.9%,55.7%,72.2%)
HSL
hsl(218,32%,59%)
HSV
hsv(218,36%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,23,0,28)
LAB
lab(59,2,-25)
LCH
lch(59,25,275)
sRGB
(0.459,0.557,0.722)
HEX8
#758eb8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
117142184

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
32%
Hue
218°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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