When Hardy Basin underneath Anchoring

#2d5283 RGB(45,82,131)

About this color

When Hardy Basin underneath Anchoring reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2d5283, RGB(45, 82, 131).

#2d5283RGB(45, 82, 131)

HSL 214° · 49% saturation · 35% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
When Hardy Basin underneath Anchoring
HEX
#2d5283
RGB
rgb(45,82,131)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,32.2%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(214,49%,35%)
HSV
hsv(214,66%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,37,0,49)
LAB
lab(34,3,-31)
LCH
lch(34,31,276)
sRGB
(0.176,0.322,0.514)
HEX8
#2d5283ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045082131

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
49%
Hue
214°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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