The Brilliance within Dazzling Coruscating

#888be2 RGB(136,139,226)

About this color

The Brilliance within Dazzling Coruscating occupies the light, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #888be2 — RGB(136, 139, 226).

#888be2RGB(136, 139, 226)

HSL 238° · 61% saturation · 71% lightness

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Psychology

Light blues feel spacious, calm, and refreshing — evoking open sky, clean air, and clarity of thought.

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History

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In design practice, this light shade works best as a base layer in light-mode design systems, lending warmth or cool clarity to an otherwise white canvas. Works well with a bold complementary accent.

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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 formats

Name
The Brilliance within Dazzling Coruscating
HEX
#888be2
RGB
rgb(136,139,226)
RGB%
rgb(53.3%,54.5%,88.6%)
HSL
hsl(238,61%,71%)
HSV
hsv(238,40%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(40,38,0,11)
LAB
lab(61,20,-45)
LCH
lch(61,49,294)
sRGB
(0.533,0.545,0.886)
HEX8
#888be2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
136139226

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Color info

Lightness
71%
Saturation
61%
Hue
238°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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