Seemly Border toward the Growing

#4e3f8a RGB(78,63,138)

About this color

Seemly Border toward the Growing settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #4e3f8a, RGB(78, 63, 138).

#4e3f8aRGB(78, 63, 138)

HSL 252° · 37% saturation · 39% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Seemly Border toward the Growing
HEX
#4e3f8a
RGB
rgb(78,63,138)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,24.7%,54.1%)
HSL
hsl(252,37%,39%)
HSV
hsv(252,54%,54%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,54,0,46)
LAB
lab(32,26,-40)
LCH
lch(32,48,303)
sRGB
(0.306,0.247,0.541)
HEX8
#4e3f8aff
CSS Name
Decimal
078063138

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
37%
Hue
252°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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