The Bluff with Muffled Curing

#0257a2 RGB(2,87,162)

About this color

The Bluff with Muffled Curing reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #0257a2, RGB(2, 87, 162).

#0257a2RGB(2, 87, 162)

HSL 208° · 98% saturation · 32% lightness

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Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

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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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
The Bluff with Muffled Curing
HEX
#0257a2
RGB
rgb(2,87,162)
RGB%
rgb(0.8%,34.1%,63.5%)
HSL
hsl(208,98%,32%)
HSV
hsv(208,99%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,46,0,36)
LAB
lab(37,8,-47)
LCH
lch(37,48,280)
sRGB
(0.008,0.341,0.635)
HEX8
#0257a2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
002087162

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
98%
Hue
208°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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