When Recollected Canyon alongside Lining

#28428e RGB(40,66,142)

About this color

When Recollected Canyon alongside Lining occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #28428e — RGB(40, 66, 142).

#28428eRGB(40, 66, 142)

HSL 225° · 56% saturation · 36% 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 Recollected Canyon alongside Lining
HEX
#28428e
RGB
rgb(40,66,142)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,25.9%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(225,56%,36%)
HSV
hsv(225,72%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,54,0,44)
LAB
lab(30,17,-45)
LCH
lch(30,48,291)
sRGB
(0.157,0.259,0.557)
HEX8
#28428eff
CSS Name
Decimal
040066142

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
56%
Hue
225°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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