Centered Alcove after Anchoring

#52477c RGB(82,71,124)

About this color

Centered Alcove after Anchoring occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #52477c — RGB(82, 71, 124).

#52477cRGB(82, 71, 124)

HSL 252° · 27% saturation · 38% 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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

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
Centered Alcove after Anchoring
HEX
#52477c
RGB
rgb(82,71,124)
RGB%
rgb(32.2%,27.8%,48.6%)
HSL
hsl(252,27%,38%)
HSV
hsv(252,43%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,43,0,51)
LAB
lab(33,18,-29)
LCH
lch(33,34,302)
sRGB
(0.322,0.278,0.486)
HEX8
#52477cff
CSS Name
Decimal
082071124

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
27%
Hue
252°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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