The Leisurely Brook between Embedding

#283ca0 RGB(40,60,160)

About this color

The Leisurely Brook between Embedding occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #283ca0 — RGB(40, 60, 160).

#283ca0RGB(40, 60, 160)

HSL 230° · 60% saturation · 39% 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
The Leisurely Brook between Embedding
HEX
#283ca0
RGB
rgb(40,60,160)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,23.5%,62.7%)
HSL
hsl(230,60%,39%)
HSV
hsv(230,75%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,62,0,37)
LAB
lab(30,28,-56)
LCH
lch(30,63,297)
sRGB
(0.157,0.235,0.627)
HEX8
#283ca0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040060160

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
60%
Hue
230°
Chroma
63
Temperature
WarmCool
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