When Antique Acre from Arching

#4b8cc3 RGB(75,140,195)

About this color

When Antique Acre from Arching reads as medium and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #4b8cc3, RGB(75, 140, 195).

#4b8cc3RGB(75, 140, 195)

HSL 207° · 50% saturation · 53% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Antique Acre from Arching
HEX
#4b8cc3
RGB
rgb(75,140,195)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,54.9%,76.5%)
HSL
hsl(207,50%,53%)
HSV
hsv(207,62%,76%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,28,0,24)
LAB
lab(56,-4,-35)
LCH
lch(56,35,263)
sRGB
(0.294,0.549,0.765)
HEX8
#4b8cc3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
075140195

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Color info

Lightness
53%
Saturation
50%
Hue
207°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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