When Frank Acre over Settling

#281cae RGB(40,28,174)

About this color

When Frank Acre over Settling occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #281cae — RGB(40, 28, 174).

#281caeRGB(40, 28, 174)

HSL 245° · 72% saturation · 40% 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 Frank Acre over Settling
HEX
#281cae
RGB
rgb(40,28,174)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,11%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(245,72%,40%)
HSV
hsv(245,84%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(77,84,0,32)
LAB
lab(25,52,-73)
LCH
lch(25,90,305)
sRGB
(0.157,0.11,0.682)
HEX8
#281caeff
CSS Name
Decimal
040028174

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Color info

Lightness
40%
Saturation
72%
Hue
245°
Chroma
90
Temperature
WarmCool
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