The Border beneath Muted-gold Balancing

#2b2d72 RGB(43,45,114)

About this color

The Border beneath Muted-gold Balancing is rendered by screens as RGB(43, 45, 114) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#2b2d72RGB(43, 45, 114)

HSL 238° · 45% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Border beneath Muted-gold Balancing
HEX
#2b2d72
RGB
rgb(43,45,114)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,17.6%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(238,45%,31%)
HSV
hsv(238,62%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,61,0,55)
LAB
lab(22,22,-40)
LCH
lch(22,46,299)
sRGB
(0.169,0.176,0.447)
HEX8
#2b2d72ff
CSS Name
Decimal
043045114

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
45%
Hue
238°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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