When Layered Brook in Forming

#4777ae RGB(71,119,174)

About this color

When Layered Brook in Forming is rendered by screens as RGB(71, 119, 174) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#4777aeRGB(71, 119, 174)

HSL 212° · 42% 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 Layered Brook in Forming
HEX
#4777ae
RGB
rgb(71,119,174)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,46.7%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(212,42%,48%)
HSV
hsv(212,59%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,32,0,32)
LAB
lab(49,1,-34)
LCH
lch(49,34,272)
sRGB
(0.278,0.467,0.682)
HEX8
#4777aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
071119174

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
42%
Hue
212°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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