When Hewn Brook despite Bending

#282693 RGB(40,38,147)

About this color

When Hewn Brook despite Bending occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #282693 — RGB(40, 38, 147).

#282693RGB(40, 38, 147)

HSL 241° · 59% saturation · 36% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When Hewn Brook despite Bending
HEX
#282693
RGB
rgb(40,38,147)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,14.9%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(241,59%,36%)
HSV
hsv(241,74%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,74,0,42)
LAB
lab(23,38,-59)
LCH
lch(23,70,303)
sRGB
(0.157,0.149,0.576)
HEX8
#282693ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040038147

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
59%
Hue
241°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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