When Practical Bluff with Remaining

#4a648e RGB(74,100,142)

About this color

When Practical Bluff with Remaining reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #4a648e, RGB(74, 100, 142).

#4a648eRGB(74, 100, 142)

HSL 217° · 31% saturation · 42% 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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
When Practical Bluff with Remaining
HEX
#4a648e
RGB
rgb(74,100,142)
RGB%
rgb(29%,39.2%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(217,31%,42%)
HSV
hsv(217,48%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,30,0,44)
LAB
lab(42,3,-26)
LCH
lch(42,26,277)
sRGB
(0.29,0.392,0.557)
HEX8
#4a648eff
CSS Name
Decimal
074100142

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
31%
Hue
217°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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