The Methodical Brook behind Passing

#2a1e8b RGB(42,30,139)

About this color

The Methodical Brook behind Passing reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2a1e8b, RGB(42, 30, 139).

#2a1e8bRGB(42, 30, 139)

HSL 247° · 64% 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 formats

Name
The Methodical Brook behind Passing
HEX
#2a1e8b
RGB
rgb(42,30,139)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,11.8%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(247,64%,33%)
HSV
hsv(247,78%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,78,0,45)
LAB
lab(21,40,-58)
LCH
lch(21,70,305)
sRGB
(0.165,0.118,0.545)
HEX8
#2a1e8bff
CSS Name
Decimal
042030139

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
64%
Hue
247°
Chroma
70
Temperature
WarmCool
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