The Dusky-gold Border opposite Grading

#487cc0 RGB(72,124,192)

About this color

The Dusky-gold Border opposite Grading occupies the medium, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #487cc0 — RGB(72, 124, 192).

#487cc0RGB(72, 124, 192)

HSL 214° · 49% saturation · 52% 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
The Dusky-gold Border opposite Grading
HEX
#487cc0
RGB
rgb(72,124,192)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,48.6%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(214,49%,52%)
HSV
hsv(214,63%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,35,0,25)
LAB
lab(51,4,-41)
LCH
lch(51,41,276)
sRGB
(0.282,0.486,0.753)
HEX8
#487cc0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
072124192

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Color info

Lightness
52%
Saturation
49%
Hue
214°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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