When the Equable Basin after Leaning

#0508b8 RGB(5,8,184)

About this color

When the Equable Basin after Leaning is rendered by screens as RGB(5, 8, 184) — a medium-dark, intense blue hue.

#0508b8RGB(5, 8, 184)

HSL 239° · 95% saturation · 37% 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
When the Equable Basin after Leaning
HEX
#0508b8
RGB
rgb(5,8,184)
RGB%
rgb(2%,3.1%,72.2%)
HSL
hsl(239,95%,37%)
HSV
hsv(239,97%,72%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,96,0,28)
LAB
lab(23,60,-83)
LCH
lch(23,102,306)
sRGB
(0.02,0.031,0.722)
HEX8
#0508b8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
005008184

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
95%
Hue
239°
Chroma
102
Temperature
WarmCool
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