When the Dependable Basin Around Melting

#475068 RGB(71,80,104)

About this color

When the Dependable Basin Around Melting occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #475068 — RGB(71, 80, 104).

#475068RGB(71, 80, 104)

HSL 224° · 19% saturation · 34% 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
When the Dependable Basin Around Melting
HEX
#475068
RGB
rgb(71,80,104)
RGB%
rgb(27.8%,31.4%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(224,19%,34%)
HSV
hsv(224,32%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(32,23,0,59)
LAB
lab(34,3,-15)
LCH
lch(34,15,281)
sRGB
(0.278,0.314,0.408)
HEX8
#475068ff
CSS Name
Decimal
071080104

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
19%
Hue
224°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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