When Substantial Border past Reaching

#3256ae RGB(50,86,174)

About this color

When Substantial Border past Reaching occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #3256ae — RGB(50, 86, 174).

#3256aeRGB(50, 86, 174)

HSL 223° · 55% saturation · 44% 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 Substantial Border past Reaching
HEX
#3256ae
RGB
rgb(50,86,174)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,33.7%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(223,55%,44%)
HSV
hsv(223,71%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,51,0,32)
LAB
lab(39,18,-51)
LCH
lch(39,54,289)
sRGB
(0.196,0.337,0.682)
HEX8
#3256aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
050086174

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
55%
Hue
223°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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