The Brook circa Stocky Continuing

#465172 RGB(70,81,114)

About this color

The Brook circa Stocky Continuing occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #465172 — RGB(70, 81, 114).

#465172RGB(70, 81, 114)

HSL 225° · 24% saturation · 36% 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 formats

Name
The Brook circa Stocky Continuing
HEX
#465172
RGB
rgb(70,81,114)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,31.8%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(225,24%,36%)
HSV
hsv(225,39%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(39,29,0,55)
LAB
lab(35,5,-20)
LCH
lch(35,21,284)
sRGB
(0.275,0.318,0.447)
HEX8
#465172ff
CSS Name
Decimal
070081114

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
24%
Hue
225°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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