What the Plain Bay after Abiding

#46415f RGB(70,65,95)

About this color

What the Plain Bay after Abiding presents itself as a dark, muted blue shade, sitting at #46415f in the 24-bit RGB space.

#46415fRGB(70, 65, 95)

HSL 250° · 19% saturation · 31% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 formats

Name
What the Plain Bay after Abiding
HEX
#46415f
RGB
rgb(70,65,95)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,25.5%,37.3%)
HSL
hsl(250,19%,31%)
HSV
hsv(250,32%,37%)
CMYK
cmyk(26,32,0,63)
LAB
lab(29,10,-17)
LCH
lch(29,20,300)
sRGB
(0.275,0.255,0.373)
HEX8
#46415fff
CSS Name
Decimal
070065095

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
19%
Hue
250°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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