When Moderate Arch opposite Abiding

#40327e RGB(64,50,126)

About this color

When Moderate Arch opposite Abiding presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #40327e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#40327eRGB(64, 50, 126)

HSL 251° · 43% saturation · 35% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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Colour pairings

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Moderate Arch opposite Abiding
HEX
#40327e
RGB
rgb(64,50,126)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,19.6%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(251,43%,35%)
HSV
hsv(251,60%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(49,60,0,51)
LAB
lab(26,27,-41)
LCH
lch(26,49,303)
sRGB
(0.251,0.196,0.494)
HEX8
#40327eff
CSS Name
Decimal
064050126

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
43%
Hue
251°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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