The Subtle Border up the Keeping

#4881d5 RGB(72,129,213)

About this color

The Subtle Border up the Keeping occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4881d5 — RGB(72, 129, 213).

#4881d5RGB(72, 129, 213)

HSL 216° · 63% saturation · 56% 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 formats

Name
The Subtle Border up the Keeping
HEX
#4881d5
RGB
rgb(72,129,213)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,50.6%,83.5%)
HSL
hsl(216,63%,56%)
HSV
hsv(216,66%,84%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,39,0,16)
LAB
lab(54,8,-49)
LCH
lch(54,50,279)
sRGB
(0.282,0.506,0.835)
HEX8
#4881d5ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072129213

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
63%
Hue
216°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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