When the Open Blaze off Flying

#b6b7d8 RGB(182,183,216)

About this color

When the Open Blaze off Flying presents itself as a light, moderate blue shade, sitting at #b6b7d8 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#b6b7d8RGB(182, 183, 216)

HSL 238° · 30% saturation · 78% 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

A light blue like this is most useful 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Open Blaze off Flying
HEX
#b6b7d8
RGB
rgb(182,183,216)
RGB%
rgb(71.4%,71.8%,84.7%)
HSL
hsl(238,30%,78%)
HSV
hsv(238,16%,85%)
CMYK
cmyk(16,15,0,15)
LAB
lab(75,6,-17)
LCH
lch(75,18,289)
sRGB
(0.714,0.718,0.847)
HEX8
#b6b7d8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
182183216

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Color info

Lightness
78%
Saturation
30%
Hue
238°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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