When Grave-toned Arch through Crossing

#3246be RGB(50,70,190)

About this color

When Grave-toned Arch through Crossing reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #3246be, RGB(50, 70, 190).

#3246beRGB(50, 70, 190)

HSL 231° · 58% saturation · 47% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Grave-toned Arch through Crossing
HEX
#3246be
RGB
rgb(50,70,190)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,27.5%,74.5%)
HSL
hsl(231,58%,47%)
HSV
hsv(231,74%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,63,0,25)
LAB
lab(36,34,-65)
LCH
lch(36,73,298)
sRGB
(0.196,0.275,0.745)
HEX8
#3246beff
CSS Name
Decimal
050070190

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Color info

Lightness
47%
Saturation
58%
Hue
231°
Chroma
73
Temperature
WarmCool
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