Plain Acre outside the Tying

#4e50aa RGB(78,80,170)

About this color

Plain Acre outside the Tying occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e50aa — RGB(78, 80, 170).

#4e50aaRGB(78, 80, 170)

HSL 239° · 37% saturation · 49% 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
Plain Acre outside the Tying
HEX
#4e50aa
RGB
rgb(78,80,170)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,31.4%,66.7%)
HSL
hsl(239,37%,49%)
HSV
hsv(239,54%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,53,0,33)
LAB
lab(38,25,-49)
LCH
lch(38,55,297)
sRGB
(0.306,0.314,0.667)
HEX8
#4e50aaff
CSS Name
Decimal
078080170

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Color info

Lightness
49%
Saturation
37%
Hue
239°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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