The Quiet Arch with Joining

#465790 RGB(70,87,144)

About this color

The Quiet Arch with Joining occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #465790 — RGB(70, 87, 144).

#465790RGB(70, 87, 144)

HSL 226° · 35% 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
The Quiet Arch with Joining
HEX
#465790
RGB
rgb(70,87,144)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,34.1%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(226,35%,42%)
HSV
hsv(226,51%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(51,40,0,44)
LAB
lab(38,10,-34)
LCH
lch(38,35,286)
sRGB
(0.275,0.341,0.565)
HEX8
#465790ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070087144

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
35%
Hue
226°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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