The Bay with Practical Forging

#2c2a82 RGB(44,42,130)

About this color

The Bay with Practical Forging occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2c2a82 — RGB(44, 42, 130).

#2c2a82RGB(44, 42, 130)

HSL 241° · 51% saturation · 34% 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 formats

Name
The Bay with Practical Forging
HEX
#2c2a82
RGB
rgb(44,42,130)
RGB%
rgb(17.3%,16.5%,51%)
HSL
hsl(241,51%,34%)
HSV
hsv(241,68%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,68,0,49)
LAB
lab(23,30,-49)
LCH
lch(23,57,301)
sRGB
(0.173,0.165,0.51)
HEX8
#2c2a82ff
CSS Name
Decimal
044042130

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
51%
Hue
241°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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