When Sienna Basin across Lasting

#2a5a8e RGB(42,90,142)

About this color

When Sienna Basin across Lasting reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2a5a8e, RGB(42, 90, 142).

#2a5a8eRGB(42, 90, 142)

HSL 211° · 54% saturation · 36% 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 medium-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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Sienna Basin across Lasting
HEX
#2a5a8e
RGB
rgb(42,90,142)
RGB%
rgb(16.5%,35.3%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(211,54%,36%)
HSV
hsv(211,70%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,37,0,44)
LAB
lab(37,2,-34)
LCH
lch(37,34,273)
sRGB
(0.165,0.353,0.557)
HEX8
#2a5a8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
042090142

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
54%
Hue
211°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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