The Forthright Basin via Melding

#22437b RGB(34,67,123)

About this color

The Forthright Basin via Melding presents itself as a dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #22437b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#22437bRGB(34, 67, 123)

HSL 218° · 57% saturation · 31% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
The Forthright Basin via Melding
HEX
#22437b
RGB
rgb(34,67,123)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,26.3%,48.2%)
HSL
hsl(218,57%,31%)
HSV
hsv(218,72%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,46,0,52)
LAB
lab(29,8,-35)
LCH
lch(29,36,283)
sRGB
(0.133,0.263,0.482)
HEX8
#22437bff
CSS Name
Decimal
034067123

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
57%
Hue
218°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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