The Known Bluff within Continuing

#2d4070 RGB(45,64,112)

About this color

The Known Bluff within Continuing occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2d4070 — RGB(45, 64, 112).

#2d4070RGB(45, 64, 112)

HSL 223° · 43% saturation · 31% 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 Known Bluff within Continuing
HEX
#2d4070
RGB
rgb(45,64,112)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,25.1%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(223,43%,31%)
HSV
hsv(223,60%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,43,0,56)
LAB
lab(28,8,-30)
LCH
lch(28,31,285)
sRGB
(0.176,0.251,0.439)
HEX8
#2d4070ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045064112

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
43%
Hue
223°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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