The Canyon throughout Practical Tying

#1e498d RGB(30,73,141)

About this color

The Canyon throughout Practical Tying settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #1e498d, RGB(30, 73, 141).

#1e498dRGB(30, 73, 141)

HSL 217° · 65% saturation · 34% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Canyon throughout Practical Tying
HEX
#1e498d
RGB
rgb(30,73,141)
RGB%
rgb(11.8%,28.6%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(217,65%,34%)
HSV
hsv(217,79%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(79,48,0,45)
LAB
lab(32,11,-42)
LCH
lch(32,43,285)
sRGB
(0.118,0.286,0.553)
HEX8
#1e498dff
CSS Name
Decimal
030073141

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
65%
Hue
217°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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