When Matronly Canyon within Keeping

#89abbe RGB(137,171,190)

About this color

When Matronly Canyon within Keeping occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #89abbe — RGB(137, 171, 190).

#89abbeRGB(137, 171, 190)

HSL 202° · 29% saturation · 64% 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 formats

Name
When Matronly Canyon within Keeping
HEX
#89abbe
RGB
rgb(137,171,190)
RGB%
rgb(53.7%,67.1%,74.5%)
HSL
hsl(202,29%,64%)
HSV
hsv(202,28%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,10,0,25)
LAB
lab(68,-7,-14)
LCH
lch(68,16,243)
sRGB
(0.537,0.671,0.745)
HEX8
#89abbeff
CSS Name
Decimal
137171190

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Color info

Lightness
64%
Saturation
29%
Hue
202°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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