When Pragmatic Brook through Lasting

#2d5583 RGB(45,85,131)

About this color

When Pragmatic Brook through Lasting settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #2d5583, RGB(45, 85, 131).

#2d5583RGB(45, 85, 131)

HSL 212° · 49% saturation · 35% 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
When Pragmatic Brook through Lasting
HEX
#2d5583
RGB
rgb(45,85,131)
RGB%
rgb(17.6%,33.3%,51.4%)
HSL
hsl(212,49%,35%)
HSV
hsv(212,66%,51%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,35,0,49)
LAB
lab(35,1,-30)
LCH
lch(35,30,272)
sRGB
(0.176,0.333,0.514)
HEX8
#2d5583ff
CSS Name
Decimal
045085131

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
49%
Hue
212°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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