When the Lingering Border beneath Returning

#4ba1c8 RGB(75,161,200)

About this color

When the Lingering Border beneath Returning occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4ba1c8 — RGB(75, 161, 200).

#4ba1c8RGB(75, 161, 200)

HSL 199° · 53% saturation · 54% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Lingering Border beneath Returning
HEX
#4ba1c8
RGB
rgb(75,161,200)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,63.1%,78.4%)
HSL
hsl(199,53%,54%)
HSV
hsv(199,63%,78%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,20,0,22)
LAB
lab(63,-14,-28)
LCH
lch(63,31,243)
sRGB
(0.294,0.631,0.784)
HEX8
#4ba1c8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075161200

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Color info

Lightness
54%
Saturation
53%
Hue
199°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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