What the Bluff over Serene Opening

#504c99 RGB(80,76,153)

About this color

What the Bluff over Serene Opening occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #504c99 — RGB(80, 76, 153).

#504c99RGB(80, 76, 153)

HSL 243° · 34% saturation · 45% 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
What the Bluff over Serene Opening
HEX
#504c99
RGB
rgb(80,76,153)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,29.8%,60%)
HSL
hsl(243,34%,45%)
HSV
hsv(243,50%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,50,0,40)
LAB
lab(36,23,-42)
LCH
lch(36,48,299)
sRGB
(0.314,0.298,0.6)
HEX8
#504c99ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080076153

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
34%
Hue
243°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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