What the Abiding Basin Since Arching

#4040ff RGB(64,64,255)

About this color

What the Abiding Basin Since Arching presents itself as a medium, intense blue shade, sitting at #4040ff in the 24-bit RGB space.

#4040ffRGB(64, 64, 255)

HSL 240° · 100% saturation · 63% 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

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

At medium lightness, this blue is flexible enough to serve as accent colours, call-to-action buttons, and icon fills — it holds its own without overwhelming adjacent elements. Always check WCAG contrast ratios before using it under or over text.

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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
What the Abiding Basin Since Arching
HEX
#4040ff
RGB
rgb(64,64,255)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,25.1%,100%)
HSL
hsl(240,100%,63%)
HSV
hsv(240,75%,100%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,75,0,0)
LAB
lab(41,61,-93)
LCH
lch(41,111,303)
sRGB
(0.251,0.251,1)
HEX8
#4040ffff
CSS Name
Decimal
064064255

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Color info

Lightness
63%
Saturation
100%
Hue
240°
Chroma
111
Temperature
WarmCool
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