Mossbacked Acre behind Arching

#306fa6 RGB(48,111,166)

About this color

Mossbacked Acre behind Arching occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #306fa6 — RGB(48, 111, 166).

#306fa6RGB(48, 111, 166)

HSL 208° · 55% saturation · 42% 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 formats

Name
Mossbacked Acre behind Arching
HEX
#306fa6
RGB
rgb(48,111,166)
RGB%
rgb(18.8%,43.5%,65.1%)
HSL
hsl(208,55%,42%)
HSV
hsv(208,71%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,33,0,35)
LAB
lab(45,-1,-35)
LCH
lch(45,35,268)
sRGB
(0.188,0.435,0.651)
HEX8
#306fa6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
048111166

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
55%
Hue
208°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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