When Substantial Border onto Shaping

#4e548e RGB(78,84,142)

About this color

When Substantial Border onto Shaping occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e548e — RGB(78, 84, 142).

#4e548eRGB(78, 84, 142)

HSL 234° · 29% saturation · 43% 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 Substantial Border onto Shaping
HEX
#4e548e
RGB
rgb(78,84,142)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,32.9%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(234,29%,43%)
HSV
hsv(234,45%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(45,41,0,44)
LAB
lab(38,14,-33)
LCH
lch(38,36,293)
sRGB
(0.306,0.329,0.557)
HEX8
#4e548eff
CSS Name
Decimal
078084142

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
29%
Hue
234°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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