When Mellowed Arch through Changing

#495d6e RGB(73,93,110)

About this color

When Mellowed Arch through Changing is rendered by screens as RGB(73, 93, 110) — a medium-dark, muted blue hue.

#495d6eRGB(73, 93, 110)

HSL 208° · 20% saturation · 36% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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
When Mellowed Arch through Changing
HEX
#495d6e
RGB
rgb(73,93,110)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,36.5%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(208,20%,36%)
HSV
hsv(208,34%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,15,0,57)
LAB
lab(39,-3,-12)
LCH
lch(39,12,256)
sRGB
(0.286,0.365,0.431)
HEX8
#495d6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
073093110

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
20%
Hue
208°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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