What the Arch onto Plain Buffering

#305a79 RGB(48,90,121)

About this color

What the Arch onto Plain Buffering occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #305a79 — RGB(48, 90, 121).

#305a79RGB(48, 90, 121)

HSL 205° · 43% saturation · 33% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
What the Arch onto Plain Buffering
HEX
#305a79
RGB
rgb(48,90,121)
RGB%
rgb(18.8%,35.3%,47.5%)
HSL
hsl(205,43%,33%)
HSV
hsv(205,60%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,26,0,53)
LAB
lab(37,-5,-22)
LCH
lch(37,23,257)
sRGB
(0.188,0.353,0.475)
HEX8
#305a79ff
CSS Name
Decimal
048090121

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
43%
Hue
205°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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