The Equable Basin in Bridging

#383a8b RGB(56,58,139)

About this color

The Equable Basin in Bridging reads as medium-dark and moderate — a blue tone recorded at #383a8b, RGB(56, 58, 139).

#383a8bRGB(56, 58, 139)

HSL 239° · 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a medium-dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Equable Basin in Bridging
HEX
#383a8b
RGB
rgb(56,58,139)
RGB%
rgb(22%,22.7%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(239,43%,38%)
HSV
hsv(239,60%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,58,0,45)
LAB
lab(29,25,-46)
LCH
lch(29,52,299)
sRGB
(0.22,0.227,0.545)
HEX8
#383a8bff
CSS Name
Decimal
056058139

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
43%
Hue
239°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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