When Distant Alcove beneath Bending

#403a73 RGB(64,58,115)

About this color

When Distant Alcove beneath Bending presents itself as a dark, moderate blue shade, sitting at #403a73 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#403a73RGB(64, 58, 115)

HSL 246° · 33% saturation · 34% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Distant Alcove beneath Bending
HEX
#403a73
RGB
rgb(64,58,115)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,22.7%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(246,33%,34%)
HSV
hsv(246,50%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(44,50,0,55)
LAB
lab(28,18,-32)
LCH
lch(28,37,299)
sRGB
(0.251,0.227,0.451)
HEX8
#403a73ff
CSS Name
Decimal
064058115

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
33%
Hue
246°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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