The Resolute Border in Knotting

#37648b RGB(55,100,139)

About this color

The Resolute Border in Knotting reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #37648b, RGB(55, 100, 139).

#37648bRGB(55, 100, 139)

HSL 208° · 43% saturation · 38% 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

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 formats

Name
The Resolute Border in Knotting
HEX
#37648b
RGB
rgb(55,100,139)
RGB%
rgb(21.6%,39.2%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(208,43%,38%)
HSV
hsv(208,60%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,28,0,45)
LAB
lab(41,-3,-26)
LCH
lch(41,26,263)
sRGB
(0.216,0.392,0.545)
HEX8
#37648bff
CSS Name
Decimal
055100139

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
43%
Hue
208°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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