When Old-fashioned Arch after Pacing

#4656ae RGB(70,86,174)

About this color

When Old-fashioned Arch after Pacing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4656ae — RGB(70, 86, 174).

#4656aeRGB(70, 86, 174)

HSL 231° · 43% saturation · 48% 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 Old-fashioned Arch after Pacing
HEX
#4656ae
RGB
rgb(70,86,174)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,33.7%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(231,43%,48%)
HSV
hsv(231,60%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,51,0,32)
LAB
lab(40,21,-49)
LCH
lch(40,53,293)
sRGB
(0.275,0.337,0.682)
HEX8
#4656aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
070086174

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
43%
Hue
231°
Chroma
53
Temperature
WarmCool
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