The Bluff opposite Tranquil Toiling

#46596d RGB(70,89,109)

About this color

The Bluff opposite Tranquil Toiling occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #46596d — RGB(70, 89, 109).

#46596dRGB(70, 89, 109)

HSL 211° · 22% saturation · 35% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Bluff opposite Tranquil Toiling
HEX
#46596d
RGB
rgb(70,89,109)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,34.9%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(211,22%,35%)
HSV
hsv(211,36%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(36,18,0,57)
LAB
lab(37,-2,-14)
LCH
lch(37,14,262)
sRGB
(0.275,0.349,0.427)
HEX8
#46596dff
CSS Name
Decimal
070089109

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
22%
Hue
211°
Chroma
14
Temperature
WarmCool
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