When Known Bay circa Hedging

#379ae3 RGB(55,154,227)

About this color

When Known Bay circa Hedging occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #379ae3 — RGB(55, 154, 227).

#379ae3RGB(55, 154, 227)

HSL 205° · 75% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Known Bay circa Hedging
HEX
#379ae3
RGB
rgb(55,154,227)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,60.4%,89%)
HSL
hsl(205,75%,55%)
HSV
hsv(205,76%,89%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,32,0,11)
LAB
lab(61,-4,-45)
LCH
lch(61,45,265)
sRGB
(0.216,0.604,0.89)
HEX8
#379ae3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
055154227

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Color info

Lightness
55%
Saturation
75%
Hue
205°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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