When Reflective Bluff till Crafting

#394e8e RGB(57,78,142)

About this color

When Reflective Bluff till Crafting occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #394e8e — RGB(57, 78, 142).

#394e8eRGB(57, 78, 142)

HSL 225° · 43% saturation · 39% 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 Reflective Bluff till Crafting
HEX
#394e8e
RGB
rgb(57,78,142)
RGB%
rgb(22.4%,30.6%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(225,43%,39%)
HSV
hsv(225,60%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(60,45,0,44)
LAB
lab(35,12,-38)
LCH
lch(35,40,288)
sRGB
(0.224,0.306,0.557)
HEX8
#394e8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
057078142

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
43%
Hue
225°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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