The Distant Cape without the Bracing

#2d3495 RGB(45,52,149)

About this color

The Distant Cape without the Bracing is rendered by screens as RGB(45, 52, 149) — a medium-dark, vivid blue hue.

#2d3495RGB(45, 52, 149)

HSL 236° · 54% saturation · 38% 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 Distant Cape without the Bracing
HEX
#2d3495
RGB
rgb(45,52,149)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,20.4%,58.4%)
HSL
hsl(236,54%,38%)
HSV
hsv(236,70%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,65,0,42)
LAB
lab(27,30,-54)
LCH
lch(27,62,299)
sRGB
(0.176,0.204,0.584)
HEX8
#2d3495ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045052149

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
54%
Hue
236°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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