The Cave without Downcast Blistering

#364552 RGB(54,69,82)

About this color

The Cave without Downcast Blistering settles into a dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #364552, RGB(54, 69, 82).

#364552RGB(54, 69, 82)

HSL 208° · 21% saturation · 27% 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 Cave without Downcast Blistering
HEX
#364552
RGB
rgb(54,69,82)
RGB%
rgb(21.2%,27.1%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(208,21%,27%)
HSV
hsv(208,34%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(34,16,0,68)
LAB
lab(29,-2,-10)
LCH
lch(29,10,259)
sRGB
(0.212,0.271,0.322)
HEX8
#364552ff
CSS Name
Decimal
054069082

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
21%
Hue
208°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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