When Tired Bedrock with Sinking

#283f5e RGB(40,63,94)

About this color

When Tired Bedrock with Sinking occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #283f5e — RGB(40, 63, 94).

#283f5eRGB(40, 63, 94)

HSL 214° · 40% saturation · 26% 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
When Tired Bedrock with Sinking
HEX
#283f5e
RGB
rgb(40,63,94)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,24.7%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(214,40%,26%)
HSV
hsv(214,57%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(57,33,0,63)
LAB
lab(26,1,-21)
LCH
lch(26,21,273)
sRGB
(0.157,0.247,0.369)
HEX8
#283f5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
040063094

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
40%
Hue
214°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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