The Bluff atop Muted-gold Hedging

#043bad RGB(4,59,173)

About this color

The Bluff atop Muted-gold Hedging occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #043bad — RGB(4, 59, 173).

#043badRGB(4, 59, 173)

HSL 220° · 95% saturation · 35% 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 Bluff atop Muted-gold Hedging
HEX
#043bad
RGB
rgb(4,59,173)
RGB%
rgb(1.6%,23.1%,67.8%)
HSL
hsl(220,95%,35%)
HSV
hsv(220,98%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(98,66,0,32)
LAB
lab(30,32,-64)
LCH
lch(30,72,297)
sRGB
(0.016,0.231,0.678)
HEX8
#043badff
CSS Name
Decimal
004059173

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
95%
Hue
220°
Chroma
72
Temperature
WarmCool
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