When Wild Alcove before Flowing

#504e6e RGB(80,78,110)

About this color

When Wild Alcove before Flowing presents itself as a medium-dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #504e6e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#504e6eRGB(80, 78, 110)

HSL 244° · 17% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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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

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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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 Wild Alcove before Flowing
HEX
#504e6e
RGB
rgb(80,78,110)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,30.6%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(244,17%,37%)
HSV
hsv(244,29%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,29,0,57)
LAB
lab(35,9,-18)
LCH
lch(35,20,297)
sRGB
(0.314,0.306,0.431)
HEX8
#504e6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
080078110

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
17%
Hue
244°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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