Grave-toned Canyon over Setting

#4e6b7c RGB(78,107,124)

About this color

Grave-toned Canyon over Setting reads as medium-dark and muted — a blue tone recorded at #4e6b7c, RGB(78, 107, 124).

#4e6b7cRGB(78, 107, 124)

HSL 202° · 23% saturation · 40% 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
Grave-toned Canyon over Setting
HEX
#4e6b7c
RGB
rgb(78,107,124)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,42%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(202,23%,40%)
HSV
hsv(202,37%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,14,0,51)
LAB
lab(44,-6,-13)
LCH
lch(44,14,245)
sRGB
(0.306,0.42,0.486)
HEX8
#4e6b7cff
CSS Name
Decimal
078107124

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
23%
Hue
202°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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