When Sustained Atoll before Returning

#2b437e RGB(43,67,126)

About this color

When Sustained Atoll before Returning presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #2b437e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2b437eRGB(43, 67, 126)

HSL 223° · 49% saturation · 33% 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 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 Sustained Atoll before Returning
HEX
#2b437e
RGB
rgb(43,67,126)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,26.3%,49.4%)
HSL
hsl(223,49%,33%)
HSV
hsv(223,66%,49%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,47,0,51)
LAB
lab(29,11,-36)
LCH
lch(29,38,287)
sRGB
(0.169,0.263,0.494)
HEX8
#2b437eff
CSS Name
Decimal
043067126

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
49%
Hue
223°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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