When Olive Acre throughout Bordering

#2871b3 RGB(40,113,179)

About this color

When Olive Acre throughout Bordering occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2871b3 — RGB(40, 113, 179).

#2871b3RGB(40, 113, 179)

HSL 208° · 63% saturation · 43% 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
When Olive Acre throughout Bordering
HEX
#2871b3
RGB
rgb(40,113,179)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,44.3%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(208,63%,43%)
HSV
hsv(208,78%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,37,0,30)
LAB
lab(46,1,-41)
LCH
lch(46,41,271)
sRGB
(0.157,0.443,0.702)
HEX8
#2871b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040113179

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
63%
Hue
208°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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