When the Permanent Arch atop Seeding

#283a78 RGB(40,58,120)

About this color

When the Permanent Arch atop Seeding reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #283a78, RGB(40, 58, 120).

#283a78RGB(40, 58, 120)

HSL 227° · 50% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 the Permanent Arch atop Seeding
HEX
#283a78
RGB
rgb(40,58,120)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,22.7%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(227,50%,31%)
HSV
hsv(227,67%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,52,0,53)
LAB
lab(26,14,-38)
LCH
lch(26,40,290)
sRGB
(0.157,0.227,0.471)
HEX8
#283a78ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040058120

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
50%
Hue
227°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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