Tender Arch through Collecting

#7b8dbc RGB(123,141,188)

About this color

Tender Arch through Collecting occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #7b8dbc — RGB(123, 141, 188).

#7b8dbcRGB(123, 141, 188)

HSL 223° · 33% saturation · 61% 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
Tender Arch through Collecting
HEX
#7b8dbc
RGB
rgb(123,141,188)
RGB%
rgb(48.2%,55.3%,73.7%)
HSL
hsl(223,33%,61%)
HSV
hsv(223,35%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,25,0,26)
LAB
lab(59,5,-27)
LCH
lch(59,27,280)
sRGB
(0.482,0.553,0.737)
HEX8
#7b8dbcff
CSS Name
Decimal
123141188

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Color info

Lightness
61%
Saturation
33%
Hue
223°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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