When Neutral Acre for Measuring

#356f93 RGB(53,111,147)

About this color

When Neutral Acre for Measuring settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #356f93, RGB(53, 111, 147).

#356f93RGB(53, 111, 147)

HSL 203° · 47% saturation · 39% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Neutral Acre for Measuring
HEX
#356f93
RGB
rgb(53,111,147)
RGB%
rgb(20.8%,43.5%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(203,47%,39%)
HSV
hsv(203,64%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(64,24,0,42)
LAB
lab(45,-7,-25)
LCH
lch(45,26,254)
sRGB
(0.208,0.435,0.576)
HEX8
#356f93ff
CSS Name
Decimal
053111147

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
47%
Hue
203°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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