Ample Arch along the Lining

#281491 RGB(40,20,145)

About this color

Ample Arch along the Lining is rendered by screens as RGB(40, 20, 145) — a dark, intense blue hue.

#281491RGB(40, 20, 145)

HSL 250° · 76% saturation · 32% lightness

🧠

Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
Ample Arch along the Lining
HEX
#281491
RGB
rgb(40,20,145)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,7.8%,56.9%)
HSL
hsl(250,76%,32%)
HSV
hsv(250,86%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,86,0,43)
LAB
lab(20,46,-64)
LCH
lch(20,79,306)
sRGB
(0.157,0.078,0.569)
HEX8
#281491ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040020145

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
76%
Hue
250°
Chroma
79
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share