When the Real Basin with Buffering

#2a3b88 RGB(42,59,136)

About this color

When the Real Basin with Buffering presents itself as a medium-dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #2a3b88 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2a3b88RGB(42, 59, 136)

HSL 229° · 53% saturation · 35% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Real Basin with Buffering
HEX
#2a3b88
RGB
rgb(42,59,136)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,23.1%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(229,53%,35%)
HSV
hsv(229,69%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,57,0,47)
LAB
lab(28,20,-45)
LCH
lch(28,49,294)
sRGB
(0.165,0.231,0.533)
HEX8
#2a3b88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042059136

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
53%
Hue
229°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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