The Roseate Candle behind Sailing

#9890c0 RGB(152,144,192)

About this color

The Roseate Candle behind Sailing is rendered by screens as RGB(152, 144, 192) — a light, moderate blue hue.

#9890c0RGB(152, 144, 192)

HSL 250° · 28% saturation · 66% lightness

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Psychology

Light blues feel spacious, calm, and refreshing — evoking open sky, clean air, and clarity of thought.

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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

In design practice, this light shade works best as backgrounds, cards, and large surface areas where readability of dark text is the priority. It recedes quietly, allowing content to take the lead.

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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
The Roseate Candle behind Sailing
HEX
#9890c0
RGB
rgb(152,144,192)
RGB%
rgb(59.6%,56.5%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(250,28%,66%)
HSV
hsv(250,25%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(21,25,0,25)
LAB
lab(62,13,-24)
LCH
lch(62,27,298)
sRGB
(0.596,0.565,0.753)
HEX8
#9890c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
152144192

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Color info

Lightness
66%
Saturation
28%
Hue
250°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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