When Hewn Bluff upon Abiding

#5459ae RGB(84,89,174)

About this color

When Hewn Bluff upon Abiding occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #5459ae — RGB(84, 89, 174).

#5459aeRGB(84, 89, 174)

HSL 237° · 36% saturation · 51% 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 formats

Name
When Hewn Bluff upon Abiding
HEX
#5459ae
RGB
rgb(84,89,174)
RGB%
rgb(32.9%,34.9%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(237,36%,51%)
HSV
hsv(237,52%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,49,0,32)
LAB
lab(41,22,-46)
LCH
lch(41,51,296)
sRGB
(0.329,0.349,0.682)
HEX8
#5459aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
084089174

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Color info

Lightness
51%
Saturation
36%
Hue
237°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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