When the Rough Basin from Changing

#345b88 RGB(52,91,136)

About this color

When the Rough Basin from Changing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #345b88 — RGB(52, 91, 136).

#345b88RGB(52, 91, 136)

HSL 212° · 45% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When the Rough Basin from Changing
HEX
#345b88
RGB
rgb(52,91,136)
RGB%
rgb(20.4%,35.7%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(212,45%,37%)
HSV
hsv(212,62%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,33,0,47)
LAB
lab(38,1,-29)
LCH
lch(38,29,272)
sRGB
(0.204,0.357,0.533)
HEX8
#345b88ff
CSS Name
Decimal
052091136

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
45%
Hue
212°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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