Plain Bay down the Rounding

#2d1f7a RGB(45,31,122)

About this color

Plain Bay down the Rounding presents itself as a dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #2d1f7a in the 24-bit RGB space.

#2d1f7aRGB(45, 31, 122)

HSL 249° · 59% saturation · 30% 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
Plain Bay down the Rounding
HEX
#2d1f7a
RGB
rgb(45,31,122)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,12.2%,47.8%)
HSL
hsl(249,59%,30%)
HSV
hsv(249,75%,48%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,75,0,52)
LAB
lab(20,34,-49)
LCH
lch(20,60,305)
sRGB
(0.176,0.122,0.478)
HEX8
#2d1f7aff
CSS Name
Decimal
045031122

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
59%
Hue
249°
Chroma
60
Temperature
WarmCool
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