The Subtle Arch with Fording

#034fa0 RGB(3,79,160)

About this color

The Subtle Arch with Fording occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #034fa0 — RGB(3, 79, 160).

#034fa0RGB(3, 79, 160)

HSL 211° · 96% 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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

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 Subtle Arch with Fording
HEX
#034fa0
RGB
rgb(3,79,160)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,31%,62.7%)
HSL
hsl(211,96%,32%)
HSV
hsv(211,98%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(98,51,0,37)
LAB
lab(34,13,-49)
LCH
lch(34,51,285)
sRGB
(0.012,0.31,0.627)
HEX8
#034fa0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
003079160

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
96%
Hue
211°
Chroma
51
Temperature
WarmCool
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