The Ample Border upon Staying

#452a9b RGB(69,42,155)

About this color

The Ample Border upon Staying settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #452a9b, RGB(69, 42, 155).

#452a9bRGB(69, 42, 155)

HSL 254° · 57% saturation · 39% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Ample Border upon Staying
HEX
#452a9b
RGB
rgb(69,42,155)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,16.5%,60.8%)
HSL
hsl(254,57%,39%)
HSV
hsv(254,73%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(55,73,0,39)
LAB
lab(28,42,-57)
LCH
lch(28,71,306)
sRGB
(0.271,0.165,0.608)
HEX8
#452a9bff
CSS Name
Decimal
069042155

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
57%
Hue
254°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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