What Sandy Basin round Joining

#282974 RGB(40,41,116)

About this color

What Sandy Basin round Joining occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #282974 — RGB(40, 41, 116).

#282974RGB(40, 41, 116)

HSL 239° · 49% saturation · 31% 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 Sandy Basin round Joining
HEX
#282974
RGB
rgb(40,41,116)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,16.1%,45.5%)
HSL
hsl(239,49%,31%)
HSV
hsv(239,66%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,65,0,55)
LAB
lab(21,25,-43)
LCH
lch(21,50,300)
sRGB
(0.157,0.161,0.455)
HEX8
#282974ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040041116

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
49%
Hue
239°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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