When the Enduring Basin outside Knitting

#353278 RGB(53,50,120)

About this color

When the Enduring Basin outside Knitting settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #353278, RGB(53, 50, 120).

#353278RGB(53, 50, 120)

HSL 243° · 41% saturation · 33% 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
When the Enduring Basin outside Knitting
HEX
#353278
RGB
rgb(53,50,120)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,19.6%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(243,41%,33%)
HSV
hsv(243,58%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,58,0,53)
LAB
lab(25,23,-40)
LCH
lch(25,46,300)
sRGB
(0.208,0.196,0.471)
HEX8
#353278ff
CSS Name
Decimal
053050120

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
41%
Hue
243°
Chroma
46
Temperature
WarmCool
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