Earthy Arch through Knotting

#32496c RGB(50,73,108)

About this color

Earthy Arch through Knotting reads as dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #32496c, RGB(50, 73, 108).

#32496cRGB(50, 73, 108)

HSL 216° · 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

In practical terms, a 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
Earthy Arch through Knotting
HEX
#32496c
RGB
rgb(50,73,108)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,28.6%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(216,37%,31%)
HSV
hsv(216,54%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(54,32,0,58)
LAB
lab(31,2,-23)
LCH
lch(31,23,275)
sRGB
(0.196,0.286,0.424)
HEX8
#32496cff
CSS Name
Decimal
050073108

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
37%
Hue
216°
Chroma
23
Temperature
WarmCool
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