When Limpid Alabaster despite Fluttering

#8ba8fe RGB(139,168,254)

About this color

When Limpid Alabaster despite Fluttering occupies the light, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #8ba8fe — RGB(139, 168, 254).

#8ba8feRGB(139, 168, 254)

HSL 225° · 98% saturation · 77% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Limpid Alabaster despite Fluttering
HEX
#8ba8fe
RGB
rgb(139,168,254)
RGB%
rgb(54.5%,65.9%,99.6%)
HSL
hsl(225,98%,77%)
HSV
hsv(225,45%,100%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,34,0,0)
LAB
lab(70,12,-46)
LCH
lch(70,48,285)
sRGB
(0.545,0.659,0.996)
HEX8
#8ba8feff
CSS Name
Decimal
139168254

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Color info

Lightness
77%
Saturation
98%
Hue
225°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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