Resolute Arch under the Fitting

#495b9a RGB(73,91,154)

About this color

Resolute Arch under the Fitting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #495b9a — RGB(73, 91, 154).

#495b9aRGB(73, 91, 154)

HSL 227° · 36% saturation · 45% 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
Resolute Arch under the Fitting
HEX
#495b9a
RGB
rgb(73,91,154)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,35.7%,60.4%)
HSL
hsl(227,36%,45%)
HSV
hsv(227,53%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,41,0,40)
LAB
lab(40,12,-37)
LCH
lch(40,39,288)
sRGB
(0.286,0.357,0.604)
HEX8
#495b9aff
CSS Name
Decimal
073091154

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
36%
Hue
227°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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