When the Sun-baked Acre under Toiling

#4c60a8 RGB(76,96,168)

About this color

When the Sun-baked Acre under Toiling reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #4c60a8, RGB(76, 96, 168).

#4c60a8RGB(76, 96, 168)

HSL 227° · 38% saturation · 48% 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 the Sun-baked Acre under Toiling
HEX
#4c60a8
RGB
rgb(76,96,168)
RGB%
rgb(29.8%,37.6%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(227,38%,48%)
HSV
hsv(227,55%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,43,0,34)
LAB
lab(42,14,-41)
LCH
lch(42,43,289)
sRGB
(0.298,0.376,0.659)
HEX8
#4c60a8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
076096168

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
38%
Hue
227°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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