When Lasting Canyon During Anchoring

#283db3 RGB(40,61,179)

About this color

When Lasting Canyon During Anchoring is rendered by screens as RGB(40, 61, 179) — a medium-dark, vivid blue hue.

#283db3RGB(40, 61, 179)

HSL 231° · 63% 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
When Lasting Canyon During Anchoring
HEX
#283db3
RGB
rgb(40,61,179)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,23.9%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(231,63%,43%)
HSV
hsv(231,78%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,66,0,30)
LAB
lab(32,35,-65)
LCH
lch(32,74,298)
sRGB
(0.157,0.239,0.702)
HEX8
#283db3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040061179

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
63%
Hue
231°
Chroma
74
Temperature
WarmCool
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