When the Earthen Bluff Inside Tilling

#285578 RGB(40,85,120)

About this color

When the Earthen Bluff Inside Tilling reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #285578, RGB(40, 85, 120).

#285578RGB(40, 85, 120)

HSL 206° · 50% saturation · 31% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 the Earthen Bluff Inside Tilling
HEX
#285578
RGB
rgb(40,85,120)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,33.3%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(206,50%,31%)
HSV
hsv(206,67%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(67,29,0,53)
LAB
lab(35,-4,-24)
LCH
lch(35,24,261)
sRGB
(0.157,0.333,0.471)
HEX8
#285578ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040085120

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
50%
Hue
206°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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