The Rough Bog through Rooting

#467b9b RGB(70,123,155)

About this color

The Rough Bog through Rooting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #467b9b — RGB(70, 123, 155).

#467b9bRGB(70, 123, 155)

HSL 203° · 38% saturation · 44% 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 Rough Bog through Rooting
HEX
#467b9b
RGB
rgb(70,123,155)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,48.2%,60.8%)
HSL
hsl(203,38%,44%)
HSV
hsv(203,55%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,21,0,39)
LAB
lab(49,-8,-23)
LCH
lch(49,24,251)
sRGB
(0.275,0.482,0.608)
HEX8
#467b9bff
CSS Name
Decimal
070123155

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
38%
Hue
203°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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