The Brook outside Deliberate Extending

#32498d RGB(50,73,141)

About this color

The Brook outside Deliberate Extending settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #32498d, RGB(50, 73, 141).

#32498dRGB(50, 73, 141)

HSL 225° · 48% saturation · 37% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Brook outside Deliberate Extending
HEX
#32498d
RGB
rgb(50,73,141)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,28.6%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(225,48%,37%)
HSV
hsv(225,65%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(65,48,0,45)
LAB
lab(33,14,-41)
LCH
lch(33,43,289)
sRGB
(0.196,0.286,0.553)
HEX8
#32498dff
CSS Name
Decimal
050073141

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
48%
Hue
225°
Chroma
43
Temperature
WarmCool
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