Mild Canyon over Knitting

#487cac RGB(72,124,172)

About this color

Mild Canyon over Knitting is rendered by screens as RGB(72, 124, 172) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#487cacRGB(72, 124, 172)

HSL 209° · 41% 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
Mild Canyon over Knitting
HEX
#487cac
RGB
rgb(72,124,172)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,48.6%,67.5%)
HSL
hsl(209,41%,48%)
HSV
hsv(209,58%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(58,28,0,33)
LAB
lab(50,-3,-31)
LCH
lch(50,31,264)
sRGB
(0.282,0.486,0.675)
HEX8
#487cacff
CSS Name
Decimal
072124172

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
41%
Hue
209°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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