The Leathery Arch with Inscribing

#4881c0 RGB(72,129,192)

About this color

The Leathery Arch with Inscribing occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4881c0 — RGB(72, 129, 192).

#4881c0RGB(72, 129, 192)

HSL 212° · 49% saturation · 52% 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
The Leathery Arch with Inscribing
HEX
#4881c0
RGB
rgb(72,129,192)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,50.6%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(212,49%,52%)
HSV
hsv(212,63%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,33,0,25)
LAB
lab(53,1,-39)
LCH
lch(53,39,271)
sRGB
(0.282,0.506,0.753)
HEX8
#4881c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072129192

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
49%
Hue
212°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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