The Devoted Basin alongside the Guarding

#172bc5 RGB(23,43,197)

About this color

The Devoted Basin alongside the Guarding occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #172bc5 — RGB(23, 43, 197).

#172bc5RGB(23, 43, 197)

HSL 233° · 79% saturation · 43% 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
The Devoted Basin alongside the Guarding
HEX
#172bc5
RGB
rgb(23,43,197)
RGB%
rgb(9%,16.9%,77.3%)
HSL
hsl(233,79%,43%)
HSV
hsv(233,88%,77%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,78,0,23)
LAB
lab(29,51,-80)
LCH
lch(29,95,303)
sRGB
(0.09,0.169,0.773)
HEX8
#172bc5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023043197

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
79%
Hue
233°
Chroma
95
Temperature
WarmCool
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