The Furrowed Bluff underneath Persisting

#285b80 RGB(40,91,128)

About this color

The Furrowed Bluff underneath Persisting reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #285b80, RGB(40, 91, 128).

#285b80RGB(40, 91, 128)

HSL 205° · 52% saturation · 33% 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
The Furrowed Bluff underneath Persisting
HEX
#285b80
RGB
rgb(40,91,128)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,35.7%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(205,52%,33%)
HSV
hsv(205,69%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,29,0,50)
LAB
lab(37,-4,-26)
LCH
lch(37,26,261)
sRGB
(0.157,0.357,0.502)
HEX8
#285b80ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040091128

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
52%
Hue
205°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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