Tranquil Arch beyond Reaching

#484e56 RGB(72,78,86)

About this color

Tranquil Arch beyond Reaching settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #484e56, RGB(72, 78, 86).

#484e56RGB(72, 78, 86)

HSL 214° · 9% saturation · 31% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels as a primary background in dark themes, a strong border or divider, or a headline colour against a light surface. Combine with lighter tints of the same hue for a cohesive palette.

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Colour pairings

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
Tranquil Arch beyond Reaching
HEX
#484e56
RGB
rgb(72,78,86)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,30.6%,33.7%)
HSL
hsl(214,9%,31%)
HSV
hsv(214,16%,34%)
CMYK
cmyk(16,9,0,66)
LAB
lab(33,0,-6)
LCH
lch(33,6,270)
sRGB
(0.282,0.306,0.337)
HEX8
#484e56ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072078086

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
9%
Hue
214°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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