The Balanced Cape outside Arching

#23558b RGB(35,85,139)

About this color

The Balanced Cape outside Arching presents itself as a dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #23558b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#23558bRGB(35, 85, 139)

HSL 211° · 60% saturation · 34% 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 Balanced Cape outside Arching
HEX
#23558b
RGB
rgb(35,85,139)
RGB%
rgb(13.7%,33.3%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(211,60%,34%)
HSV
hsv(211,75%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,39,0,45)
LAB
lab(35,3,-35)
LCH
lch(35,35,275)
sRGB
(0.137,0.333,0.545)
HEX8
#23558bff
CSS Name
Decimal
035085139

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
60%
Hue
211°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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