When Wild Border by Pacing

#51657e RGB(81,101,126)

About this color

When Wild Border by Pacing occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #51657e — RGB(81, 101, 126).

#51657eRGB(81, 101, 126)

HSL 213° · 22% saturation · 41% 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 Wild Border by Pacing
HEX
#51657e
RGB
rgb(81,101,126)
RGB%
rgb(31.8%,39.6%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(213,22%,41%)
HSV
hsv(213,36%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,20,0,51)
LAB
lab(42,-1,-16)
LCH
lch(42,16,266)
sRGB
(0.318,0.396,0.494)
HEX8
#51657eff
CSS Name
Decimal
081101126

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Color info

Lightness
41%
Saturation
22%
Hue
213°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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