The Arch until Late Centering

#474fa2 RGB(71,79,162)

About this color

The Arch until Late Centering presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #474fa2 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#474fa2RGB(71, 79, 162)

HSL 235° · 39% saturation · 46% 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 formats

Name
The Arch until Late Centering
HEX
#474fa2
RGB
rgb(71,79,162)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,31%,63.5%)
HSL
hsl(235,39%,46%)
HSV
hsv(235,56%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,51,0,36)
LAB
lab(37,22,-46)
LCH
lch(37,51,296)
sRGB
(0.278,0.31,0.635)
HEX8
#474fa2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
071079162

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Color info

Lightness
46%
Saturation
39%
Hue
235°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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