Shaped Alcove out Changing

#281e96 RGB(40,30,150)

About this color

Shaped Alcove out Changing occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #281e96 — RGB(40, 30, 150).

#281e96RGB(40, 30, 150)

HSL 245° · 67% saturation · 35% 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
Shaped Alcove out Changing
HEX
#281e96
RGB
rgb(40,30,150)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,11.8%,58.8%)
HSL
hsl(245,67%,35%)
HSV
hsv(245,80%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,80,0,41)
LAB
lab(22,43,-63)
LCH
lch(22,76,304)
sRGB
(0.157,0.118,0.588)
HEX8
#281e96ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040030150

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
67%
Hue
245°
Chroma
76
Temperature
WarmCool
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