Calm Canyon with Setting

#465d6c RGB(70,93,108)

About this color

Calm Canyon with Setting occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #465d6c — RGB(70, 93, 108).

#465d6cRGB(70, 93, 108)

HSL 204° · 21% 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
Calm Canyon with Setting
HEX
#465d6c
RGB
rgb(70,93,108)
RGB%
rgb(27.5%,36.5%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(204,21%,35%)
HSV
hsv(204,35%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,14,0,58)
LAB
lab(38,-5,-11)
LCH
lch(38,12,246)
sRGB
(0.275,0.365,0.424)
HEX8
#465d6cff
CSS Name
Decimal
070093108

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
21%
Hue
204°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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