Ample Bluff above Moving

#36596c RGB(54,89,108)

About this color

Ample Bluff above Moving settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #36596c, RGB(54, 89, 108).

#36596cRGB(54, 89, 108)

HSL 201° · 33% saturation · 32% 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
Ample Bluff above Moving
HEX
#36596c
RGB
rgb(54,89,108)
RGB%
rgb(21.2%,34.9%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(201,33%,32%)
HSV
hsv(201,50%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,18,0,58)
LAB
lab(36,-7,-15)
LCH
lch(36,17,245)
sRGB
(0.212,0.349,0.424)
HEX8
#36596cff
CSS Name
Decimal
054089108

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
33%
Hue
201°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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