When Matronly Atoll round Settling

#284793 RGB(40,71,147)

About this color

When Matronly Atoll round Settling settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #284793, RGB(40, 71, 147).

#284793RGB(40, 71, 147)

HSL 223° · 57% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When Matronly Atoll round Settling
HEX
#284793
RGB
rgb(40,71,147)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,27.8%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(223,57%,37%)
HSV
hsv(223,73%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(73,52,0,42)
LAB
lab(32,16,-45)
LCH
lch(32,48,290)
sRGB
(0.157,0.278,0.576)
HEX8
#284793ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040071147

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
57%
Hue
223°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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