Arcane Brew

Also known as: Thick Blue, Exodus Fruit, Monarchist, Savoy Blue

Arcane Brew brings a calm and trustworthy feel to any palette. This soft blue is a natural fit for trust-driven interfaces and corporate branding. Match it with brown accents when the design calls for energy over calm. On white it reads clearly at 5.10:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.

Arcane Brew color codes

HEX
#5260E1
RGB
rgb(82, 96, 225)
RGBA
rgba(82, 96, 225, 1)
HSL
hsl(234, 70%, 60%)
HSV
hsv(234, 64%, 88%)
CMYK
cmyk(64%, 57%, 0%, 12%)
LAB
lab(45.4 26.1 -68.9)
OKLCH
oklch(55.2% 0.194 273.5)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.

Temperature

CoolWarm

cool

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: royalblue#4169E1 · ΔE 4.2
  • RAL 5007 — Brilliant blue#41678D · ΔE 10.7 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Arcane Brew works

  • Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: The safest brand-primary family there is; differentiate with an unexpected accent.
  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Arcane Brew

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Arcane Brew by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 5.10:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 4.12:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Arcane Brew background: #ffffff

Palettes featuring Arcane Brew

Arcane Brew with its complement

Soft neighbors of Arcane Brew

Arcane Brew triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arcane Brew is closest to Alligator.

Arcane Brew FAQs

What color is Arcane Brew?

Arcane Brew is a medium blue with the hex code #5260E1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 234°, 70% saturation, and 60% lightness.

What is the hex code for Arcane Brew?

The hex code for Arcane Brew is #5260E1. In RGB it's rgb(82, 96, 225), and in CMYK it's cmyk(64%, 57%, 0%, 12%).

What colors go well with Arcane Brew?

Arcane Brew pairs naturally with brown tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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