When Forthright Alcove past Tending

#5048ae RGB(80,72,174)

About this color

When Forthright Alcove past Tending presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #5048ae in the 24-bit RGB space.

#5048aeRGB(80, 72, 174)

HSL 245° · 41% saturation · 48% 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
When Forthright Alcove past Tending
HEX
#5048ae
RGB
rgb(80,72,174)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,28.2%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(245,41%,48%)
HSV
hsv(245,59%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,59,0,32)
LAB
lab(37,32,-54)
LCH
lch(37,63,301)
sRGB
(0.314,0.282,0.682)
HEX8
#5048aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
080072174

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
41%
Hue
245°
Chroma
63
Temperature
WarmCool
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