What the Copper Arch alongside Knitting

#283d9f RGB(40,61,159)

About this color

What the Copper Arch alongside Knitting occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #283d9f — RGB(40, 61, 159).

#283d9fRGB(40, 61, 159)

HSL 229° · 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
What the Copper Arch alongside Knitting
HEX
#283d9f
RGB
rgb(40,61,159)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,23.9%,62.4%)
HSL
hsl(229,60%,39%)
HSV
hsv(229,75%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,62,0,38)
LAB
lab(30,27,-56)
LCH
lch(30,62,296)
sRGB
(0.157,0.239,0.624)
HEX8
#283d9fff
CSS Name
Decimal
040061159

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
60%
Hue
229°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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