When Loamy Brook until Settling

#6563b3 RGB(101,99,179)

About this color

When Loamy Brook until Settling is rendered by screens as RGB(101, 99, 179) — a medium, moderate blue hue.

#6563b3RGB(101, 99, 179)

HSL 242° · 34% saturation · 55% 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 Loamy Brook until Settling
HEX
#6563b3
RGB
rgb(101,99,179)
RGB%
rgb(39.6%,38.8%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(242,34%,55%)
HSV
hsv(242,45%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,45,0,30)
LAB
lab(46,22,-42)
LCH
lch(46,47,298)
sRGB
(0.396,0.388,0.702)
HEX8
#6563b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
101099179

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
34%
Hue
242°
Chroma
47
Temperature
WarmCool
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