What Frank Cape down Sounding

#254f74 RGB(37,79,116)

About this color

What Frank Cape down Sounding occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #254f74 — RGB(37, 79, 116).

#254f74RGB(37, 79, 116)

HSL 208° · 52% saturation · 30% 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 Frank Cape down Sounding
HEX
#254f74
RGB
rgb(37,79,116)
RGB%
rgb(14.5%,31%,45.5%)
HSL
hsl(208,52%,30%)
HSV
hsv(208,68%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(68,32,0,55)
LAB
lab(32,-2,-25)
LCH
lch(32,25,265)
sRGB
(0.145,0.31,0.455)
HEX8
#254f74ff
CSS Name
Decimal
037079116

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
52%
Hue
208°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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