Stoic Bay underneath Echoing

#4e698c RGB(78,105,140)

About this color

Stoic Bay underneath Echoing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e698c — RGB(78, 105, 140).

#4e698cRGB(78, 105, 140)

HSL 214° · 28% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Stoic Bay underneath Echoing
HEX
#4e698c
RGB
rgb(78,105,140)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,41.2%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(214,28%,43%)
HSV
hsv(214,44%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,25,0,45)
LAB
lab(44,0,-22)
LCH
lch(44,22,270)
sRGB
(0.306,0.412,0.549)
HEX8
#4e698cff
CSS Name
Decimal
078105140

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
28%
Hue
214°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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