When the Steady Brook underneath Anchoring

#2a4f88 RGB(42,79,136)

About this color

When the Steady Brook underneath Anchoring is a medium-dark blue with a vivid character, positioned at #2a4f88 on the color spectrum.

#2a4f88RGB(42, 79, 136)

HSL 216° · 53% saturation · 35% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Steady Brook underneath Anchoring
HEX
#2a4f88
RGB
rgb(42,79,136)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,31%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(216,53%,35%)
HSV
hsv(216,69%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,42,0,47)
LAB
lab(34,7,-36)
LCH
lch(34,37,281)
sRGB
(0.165,0.31,0.533)
HEX8
#2a4f88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042079136

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
53%
Hue
216°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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