The Solid Border without the Carving

#385ee5 RGB(56,94,229)

About this color

The Solid Border without the Carving occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #385ee5 — RGB(56, 94, 229).

#385ee5RGB(56, 94, 229)

HSL 227° · 77% saturation · 56% 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 formats

Name
The Solid Border without the Carving
HEX
#385ee5
RGB
rgb(56,94,229)
RGB%
rgb(22%,36.9%,89.8%)
HSL
hsl(227,77%,56%)
HSV
hsv(227,76%,90%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,59,0,10)
LAB
lab(45,34,-72)
LCH
lch(45,80,295)
sRGB
(0.22,0.369,0.898)
HEX8
#385ee5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056094229

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
77%
Hue
227°
Chroma
80
Temperature
WarmCool
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