When Quiet Bluff with Curving

#2a5393 RGB(42,83,147)

About this color

When Quiet Bluff with Curving occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2a5393 — RGB(42, 83, 147).

#2a5393RGB(42, 83, 147)

HSL 217° · 56% 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
When Quiet Bluff with Curving
HEX
#2a5393
RGB
rgb(42,83,147)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,32.5%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(217,56%,37%)
HSV
hsv(217,71%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,44,0,42)
LAB
lab(36,8,-39)
LCH
lch(36,40,282)
sRGB
(0.165,0.325,0.576)
HEX8
#2a5393ff
CSS Name
Decimal
042083147

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
56%
Hue
217°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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