When Salted Bay Around Returning

#484c6e RGB(72,76,110)

About this color

When Salted Bay Around Returning is rendered by screens as RGB(72, 76, 110) — a medium-dark, muted blue hue.

#484c6eRGB(72, 76, 110)

HSL 234° · 21% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Salted Bay Around Returning
HEX
#484c6e
RGB
rgb(72,76,110)
RGB%
rgb(28.2%,29.8%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(234,21%,36%)
HSV
hsv(234,35%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(35,31,0,57)
LAB
lab(33,7,-20)
LCH
lch(33,21,289)
sRGB
(0.282,0.298,0.431)
HEX8
#484c6eff
CSS Name
Decimal
072076110

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
21%
Hue
234°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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