The Cape beneath Composed Echoing

#2a4d72 RGB(42,77,114)

About this color

The Cape beneath Composed Echoing occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a4d72 — RGB(42, 77, 114).

#2a4d72RGB(42, 77, 114)

HSL 211° · 46% 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

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 formats

Name
The Cape beneath Composed Echoing
HEX
#2a4d72
RGB
rgb(42,77,114)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,30.2%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(211,46%,31%)
HSV
hsv(211,63%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,32,0,55)
LAB
lab(32,0,-25)
LCH
lch(32,25,270)
sRGB
(0.165,0.302,0.447)
HEX8
#2a4d72ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042077114

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
46%
Hue
211°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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