The Mellow Bog beyond the Embedding

#010cd5 RGB(1,12,213)

About this color

The Mellow Bog beyond the Embedding reads as medium-dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #010cd5, RGB(1, 12, 213).

#010cd5RGB(1, 12, 213)

HSL 237° · 99% saturation · 42% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

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
The Mellow Bog beyond the Embedding
HEX
#010cd5
RGB
rgb(1,12,213)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,4.7%,83.5%)
HSL
hsl(237,99%,42%)
HSV
hsv(237,100%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(100,94,0,16)
LAB
lab(27,67,-93)
LCH
lch(27,115,306)
sRGB
(0.004,0.047,0.835)
HEX8
#010cd5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
001012213

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
99%
Hue
237°
Chroma
115
Temperature
WarmCool
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