Thoughtful Basin down Spinning

#484f96 RGB(72,79,150)

About this color

Thoughtful Basin down Spinning reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #484f96, RGB(72, 79, 150).

#484f96RGB(72, 79, 150)

HSL 235° · 35% 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

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
Thoughtful Basin down Spinning
HEX
#484f96
RGB
rgb(72,79,150)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,31%,58.8%)
HSL
hsl(235,35%,44%)
HSV
hsv(235,52%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(52,47,0,41)
LAB
lab(36,18,-40)
LCH
lch(36,44,294)
sRGB
(0.282,0.31,0.588)
HEX8
#484f96ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072079150

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Color info

Lightness
44%
Saturation
35%
Hue
235°
Chroma
44
Temperature
WarmCool
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