The Acre before Stable Forming

#2e5972 RGB(46,89,114)

About this color

The Acre before Stable Forming reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #2e5972, RGB(46, 89, 114).

#2e5972RGB(46, 89, 114)

HSL 202° · 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
The Acre before Stable Forming
HEX
#2e5972
RGB
rgb(46,89,114)
RGB%
rgb(18%,34.9%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(202,43%,31%)
HSV
hsv(202,60%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,22,0,55)
LAB
lab(36,-7,-19)
LCH
lch(36,20,250)
sRGB
(0.18,0.349,0.447)
HEX8
#2e5972ff
CSS Name
Decimal
046089114

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
43%
Hue
202°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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