When Lugubrious Cairn outside Plummeting

#314a5e RGB(49,74,94)

About this color

When Lugubrious Cairn outside Plummeting occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #314a5e — RGB(49, 74, 94).

#314a5eRGB(49, 74, 94)

HSL 207° · 31% saturation · 28% 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 Lugubrious Cairn outside Plummeting
HEX
#314a5e
RGB
rgb(49,74,94)
RGB%
rgb(19.2%,29%,36.9%)
HSL
hsl(207,31%,28%)
HSV
hsv(207,48%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,21,0,63)
LAB
lab(30,-3,-15)
LCH
lch(30,15,259)
sRGB
(0.192,0.29,0.369)
HEX8
#314a5eff
CSS Name
Decimal
049074094

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
31%
Hue
207°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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