When Nuanced Basin outside Measuring

#366173 RGB(54,97,115)

About this color

When Nuanced Basin outside Measuring occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #366173 — RGB(54, 97, 115).

#366173RGB(54, 97, 115)

HSL 198° · 36% saturation · 33% 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

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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

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 Nuanced Basin outside Measuring
HEX
#366173
RGB
rgb(54,97,115)
RGB%
rgb(21.2%,38%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(198,36%,33%)
HSV
hsv(198,53%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(53,16,0,55)
LAB
lab(39,-9,-15)
LCH
lch(39,17,239)
sRGB
(0.212,0.38,0.451)
HEX8
#366173ff
CSS Name
Decimal
054097115

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
36%
Hue
198°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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