When Hardy Border circa Rounding

#6f79ae RGB(111,121,174)

About this color

When Hardy Border circa Rounding reads as medium and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #6f79ae, RGB(111, 121, 174).

#6f79aeRGB(111, 121, 174)

HSL 230° · 28% 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

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 formats

Name
When Hardy Border circa Rounding
HEX
#6f79ae
RGB
rgb(111,121,174)
RGB%
rgb(43.5%,47.5%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(230,28%,56%)
HSV
hsv(230,36%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,30,0,32)
LAB
lab(52,9,-29)
LCH
lch(52,30,287)
sRGB
(0.435,0.475,0.682)
HEX8
#6f79aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
111121174

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
28%
Hue
230°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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