The Arch until Imperturbable Grading

#498cdd RGB(73,140,221)

About this color

The Arch until Imperturbable Grading is rendered by screens as RGB(73, 140, 221) — a medium, vivid blue hue.

#498cddRGB(73, 140, 221)

HSL 213° · 69% saturation · 58% 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 Arch until Imperturbable Grading
HEX
#498cdd
RGB
rgb(73,140,221)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,54.9%,86.7%)
HSL
hsl(213,69%,58%)
HSV
hsv(213,67%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,37,0,13)
LAB
lab(57,4,-48)
LCH
lch(57,48,275)
sRGB
(0.286,0.549,0.867)
HEX8
#498cddff
CSS Name
Decimal
073140221

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Color info

Lightness
58%
Saturation
69%
Hue
213°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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