What Balanced Alcove until Tilling

#296294 RGB(41,98,148)

About this color

What Balanced Alcove until Tilling occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #296294 — RGB(41, 98, 148).

#296294RGB(41, 98, 148)

HSL 208° · 57% saturation · 37% 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
What Balanced Alcove until Tilling
HEX
#296294
RGB
rgb(41,98,148)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,38.4%,58%)
HSL
hsl(208,57%,37%)
HSV
hsv(208,72%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,34,0,42)
LAB
lab(40,-1,-33)
LCH
lch(40,33,268)
sRGB
(0.161,0.384,0.58)
HEX8
#296294ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041098148

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
57%
Hue
208°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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