The Venerable Arch beyond Forging

#383b70 RGB(56,59,112)

About this color

The Venerable Arch beyond Forging occupies the dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #383b70 — RGB(56, 59, 112).

#383b70RGB(56, 59, 112)

HSL 237° · 33% 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 formats

Name
The Venerable Arch beyond Forging
HEX
#383b70
RGB
rgb(56,59,112)
RGB%
rgb(22%,23.1%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(237,33%,33%)
HSV
hsv(237,50%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,47,0,56)
LAB
lab(27,15,-31)
LCH
lch(27,34,296)
sRGB
(0.22,0.231,0.439)
HEX8
#383b70ff
CSS Name
Decimal
056059112

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
33%
Hue
237°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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