The Basin During Composed Circling

#2d3b6d RGB(45,59,109)

About this color

The Basin During Composed Circling settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #2d3b6d, RGB(45, 59, 109).

#2d3b6dRGB(45, 59, 109)

HSL 227° · 42% saturation · 30% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Basin During Composed Circling
HEX
#2d3b6d
RGB
rgb(45,59,109)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,23.1%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(227,42%,30%)
HSV
hsv(227,59%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,46,0,57)
LAB
lab(26,11,-31)
LCH
lch(26,33,290)
sRGB
(0.176,0.231,0.427)
HEX8
#2d3b6dff
CSS Name
Decimal
045059109

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
42%
Hue
227°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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