The Humble Bluff behind Persisting

#315b6b RGB(49,91,107)

About this color

The Humble Bluff behind Persisting is rendered by screens as RGB(49, 91, 107) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#315b6bRGB(49, 91, 107)

HSL 197° · 37% 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

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 formats

Name
The Humble Bluff behind Persisting
HEX
#315b6b
RGB
rgb(49,91,107)
RGB%
rgb(19.2%,35.7%,42%)
HSL
hsl(197,37%,31%)
HSV
hsv(197,54%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,15,0,58)
LAB
lab(36,-10,-14)
LCH
lch(36,17,234)
sRGB
(0.192,0.357,0.42)
HEX8
#315b6bff
CSS Name
Decimal
049091107

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
37%
Hue
197°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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