When Old-fashioned Arch by Delineating

#2e55fe RGB(46,85,254)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Arch by Delineating occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2e55fe — RGB(46, 85, 254).

#2e55feRGB(46, 85, 254)

HSL 229° · 99% saturation · 59% 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 Old-fashioned Arch by Delineating
HEX
#2e55fe
RGB
rgb(46,85,254)
RGB%
rgb(18%,33.3%,99.6%)
HSL
hsl(229,99%,59%)
HSV
hsv(229,82%,100%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,67,0,0)
LAB
lab(45,47,-87)
LCH
lch(45,99,298)
sRGB
(0.18,0.333,0.996)
HEX8
#2e55feff
CSS Name
Decimal
046085254

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
99%
Hue
229°
Chroma
99
Temperature
WarmCool
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