The Faithful Brook without Spanning

#33368b RGB(51,54,139)

About this color

The Faithful Brook without Spanning presents itself as a medium-dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #33368b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#33368bRGB(51, 54, 139)

HSL 238° · 46% saturation · 37% 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 medium-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
The Faithful Brook without Spanning
HEX
#33368b
RGB
rgb(51,54,139)
RGB%
rgb(20%,21.2%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(238,46%,37%)
HSV
hsv(238,63%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,61,0,45)
LAB
lab(27,26,-48)
LCH
lch(27,55,298)
sRGB
(0.2,0.212,0.545)
HEX8
#33368bff
CSS Name
Decimal
051054139

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
46%
Hue
238°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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