What Mild Border upon Cooling

#226284 RGB(34,98,132)

About this color

What Mild Border upon Cooling occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #226284 — RGB(34, 98, 132).

#226284RGB(34, 98, 132)

HSL 201° · 59% saturation · 33% 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
What Mild Border upon Cooling
HEX
#226284
RGB
rgb(34,98,132)
RGB%
rgb(13.3%,38.4%,51.8%)
HSL
hsl(201,59%,33%)
HSV
hsv(201,74%,52%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,26,0,48)
LAB
lab(39,-8,-25)
LCH
lch(39,26,252)
sRGB
(0.133,0.384,0.518)
HEX8
#226284ff
CSS Name
Decimal
034098132

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
59%
Hue
201°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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