What the Wise Bluff over Grounding

#33338f RGB(51,51,143)

About this color

What the Wise Bluff over Grounding occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #33338f — RGB(51, 51, 143).

#33338fRGB(51, 51, 143)

HSL 240° · 47% 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

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
What the Wise Bluff over Grounding
HEX
#33338f
RGB
rgb(51,51,143)
RGB%
rgb(20%,20%,56.1%)
HSL
hsl(240,47%,38%)
HSV
hsv(240,64%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,64,0,44)
LAB
lab(27,30,-51)
LCH
lch(27,59,300)
sRGB
(0.2,0.2,0.561)
HEX8
#33338fff
CSS Name
Decimal
051051143

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
47%
Hue
240°
Chroma
59
Temperature
WarmCool
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