Wild Basin underneath Dividing

#405d8c RGB(64,93,140)

About this color

Wild Basin underneath Dividing reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #405d8c, RGB(64, 93, 140).

#405d8cRGB(64, 93, 140)

HSL 217° · 37% 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
Wild Basin underneath Dividing
HEX
#405d8c
RGB
rgb(64,93,140)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,36.5%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(217,37%,40%)
HSV
hsv(217,54%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,34,0,45)
LAB
lab(39,4,-29)
LCH
lch(39,29,278)
sRGB
(0.251,0.365,0.549)
HEX8
#405d8cff
CSS Name
Decimal
064093140

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
37%
Hue
217°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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