The Bluff down Russet Crossing

#314692 RGB(49,70,146)

About this color

The Bluff down Russet Crossing reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #314692, RGB(49, 70, 146).

#314692RGB(49, 70, 146)

HSL 227° · 50% saturation · 38% 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 medium-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 Bluff down Russet Crossing
HEX
#314692
RGB
rgb(49,70,146)
RGB%
rgb(19.2%,27.5%,57.3%)
HSL
hsl(227,50%,38%)
HSV
hsv(227,66%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(66,52,0,43)
LAB
lab(32,18,-45)
LCH
lch(32,48,292)
sRGB
(0.192,0.275,0.573)
HEX8
#314692ff
CSS Name
Decimal
049070146

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
50%
Hue
227°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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