The Basin beside Equable Steadying

#33436d RGB(51,67,109)

About this color

The Basin beside Equable Steadying settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #33436d, RGB(51, 67, 109).

#33436dRGB(51, 67, 109)

HSL 223° · 36% saturation · 31% 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 Basin beside Equable Steadying
HEX
#33436d
RGB
rgb(51,67,109)
RGB%
rgb(20%,26.3%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(223,36%,31%)
HSV
hsv(223,53%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,39,0,57)
LAB
lab(29,7,-26)
LCH
lch(29,27,285)
sRGB
(0.2,0.263,0.427)
HEX8
#33436dff
CSS Name
Decimal
051067109

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
36%
Hue
223°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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