Old-fashioned Brook unto Spanning

#33368c RGB(51,54,140)

About this color

Old-fashioned Brook unto Spanning is rendered by screens as RGB(51, 54, 140) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#33368cRGB(51, 54, 140)

HSL 238° · 47% 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

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
Old-fashioned Brook unto Spanning
HEX
#33368c
RGB
rgb(51,54,140)
RGB%
rgb(20%,21.2%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(238,47%,37%)
HSV
hsv(238,64%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,61,0,45)
LAB
lab(27,27,-48)
LCH
lch(27,55,299)
sRGB
(0.2,0.212,0.549)
HEX8
#33368cff
CSS Name
Decimal
051054140

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
47%
Hue
238°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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