The Border until Measured Persisting

#148bd2 RGB(20,139,210)

About this color

The Border until Measured Persisting occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #148bd2 — RGB(20, 139, 210).

#148bd2RGB(20, 139, 210)

HSL 202° · 83% saturation · 45% 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

In Japanese aesthetics, blue — particularly indigo — has been a central colour for centuries: the slow-dyed textiles of Tokushima remain prized for their depth and permanence.

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Design use

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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 Border until Measured Persisting
HEX
#148bd2
RGB
rgb(20,139,210)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,54.5%,82.4%)
HSL
hsl(202,83%,45%)
HSV
hsv(202,90%,82%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,34,0,18)
LAB
lab(55,-5,-45)
LCH
lch(55,45,264)
sRGB
(0.078,0.545,0.824)
HEX8
#148bd2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020139210

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
83%
Hue
202°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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