Arcane Brew
Also known as: Thick Blue , Exodus Fruit , Monarchist , Savoy Blue
With its cool undertone, Arcane Brew (#5260E1) comes across as calm and trustworthy. Designers reach for it in 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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cool
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Arcane Brew
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 5.10:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 4.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Arcane Brew background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Arcane Brew
Arcane Brew with its complement
Soft neighbors of Arcane Brew
Arcane Brew triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Savoy Blue #4B61D1 · ΔE 2.6
- Warm Blue #4B57DB · ΔE 3.0
- Royal Blue #4169E1 · ΔE 4.2
- Bluetiful #3C69E7 · ΔE 4.5
- Bluerocratic #1F66FF · ΔE 5.3
- Blue Ribbon #0066FF · ΔE 5.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Arcane Brew is closest to Alligator .
FAQ
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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