When the Ample Basin under Fording

#305b88 RGB(48,91,136)

About this color

When the Ample Basin under Fording occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #305b88 — RGB(48, 91, 136).

#305b88RGB(48, 91, 136)

HSL 211° · 48% saturation · 36% 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
When the Ample Basin under Fording
HEX
#305b88
RGB
rgb(48,91,136)
RGB%
rgb(18.8%,35.7%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(211,48%,36%)
HSV
hsv(211,65%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,33,0,47)
LAB
lab(38,0,-30)
LCH
lch(38,30,270)
sRGB
(0.188,0.357,0.533)
HEX8
#305b88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
048091136

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
48%
Hue
211°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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