When Mellow Border after Layering

#4cb2d3 RGB(76,178,211)

About this color

When Mellow Border after Layering occupies the medium, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4cb2d3 — RGB(76, 178, 211).

#4cb2d3RGB(76, 178, 211)

HSL 195° · 61% saturation · 56% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Mellow Border after Layering
HEX
#4cb2d3
RGB
rgb(76,178,211)
RGB%
rgb(29.8%,69.8%,82.7%)
HSL
hsl(195,61%,56%)
HSV
hsv(195,64%,83%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,16,0,17)
LAB
lab(68,-20,-25)
LCH
lch(68,32,231)
sRGB
(0.298,0.698,0.827)
HEX8
#4cb2d3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
076178211

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Color info

Lightness
56%
Saturation
61%
Hue
195°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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