When Amber Bay alongside Rolling

#45526e RGB(69,82,110)

About this color

When Amber Bay alongside Rolling is a medium-dark blue with a muted character, positioned at #45526e on the color spectrum.

#45526eRGB(69, 82, 110)

HSL 221° · 23% saturation · 35% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Amber Bay alongside Rolling
HEX
#45526e
RGB
rgb(69,82,110)
RGB%
rgb(27.1%,32.2%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(221,23%,35%)
HSV
hsv(221,37%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(37,25,0,57)
LAB
lab(35,3,-18)
LCH
lch(35,18,279)
sRGB
(0.271,0.322,0.431)
HEX8
#45526eff
CSS Name
Decimal
069082110

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
23%
Hue
221°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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