Mellow Alcove upon Drawing

#4853e6 RGB(72,83,230)

About this color

Mellow Alcove upon Drawing occupies the medium, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4853e6 — RGB(72, 83, 230).

#4853e6RGB(72, 83, 230)

HSL 236° · 76% saturation · 59% 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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful 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

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
Mellow Alcove upon Drawing
HEX
#4853e6
RGB
rgb(72,83,230)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,32.5%,90.2%)
HSL
hsl(236,76%,59%)
HSV
hsv(236,69%,90%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,64,0,10)
LAB
lab(43,43,-76)
LCH
lch(43,87,300)
sRGB
(0.282,0.325,0.902)
HEX8
#4853e6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072083230

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Color info

Lightness
59%
Saturation
76%
Hue
236°
Chroma
87
Temperature
WarmCool
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