Genuine Bay on Casting

#221396 RGB(34,19,150)

About this color

Genuine Bay on Casting settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #221396, RGB(34, 19, 150).

#221396RGB(34, 19, 150)

HSL 247° · 78% saturation · 33% 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
Genuine Bay on Casting
HEX
#221396
RGB
rgb(34,19,150)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,7.5%,58.8%)
HSL
hsl(247,78%,33%)
HSV
hsv(247,87%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(77,87,0,41)
LAB
lab(20,48,-67)
LCH
lch(20,82,306)
sRGB
(0.133,0.075,0.588)
HEX8
#221396ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034019150

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
78%
Hue
247°
Chroma
82
Temperature
WarmCool
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