Level-headed Bluff through the Reaching

#333c9a RGB(51,60,154)

About this color

Level-headed Bluff through the Reaching presents itself as a medium-dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #333c9a in the 24-bit RGB space.

#333c9aRGB(51, 60, 154)

HSL 235° · 50% saturation · 40% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Level-headed Bluff through the Reaching
HEX
#333c9a
RGB
rgb(51,60,154)
RGB%
rgb(20%,23.5%,60.4%)
HSL
hsl(235,50%,40%)
HSV
hsv(235,67%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,61,0,40)
LAB
lab(30,28,-53)
LCH
lch(30,60,298)
sRGB
(0.2,0.235,0.604)
HEX8
#333c9aff
CSS Name
Decimal
051060154

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
50%
Hue
235°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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