What the Bluff under Solid Toiling

#495969 RGB(73,89,105)

About this color

What the Bluff under Solid Toiling occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #495969 — RGB(73, 89, 105).

#495969RGB(73, 89, 105)

HSL 210° · 18% 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
What the Bluff under Solid Toiling
HEX
#495969
RGB
rgb(73,89,105)
RGB%
rgb(28.6%,34.9%,41.2%)
HSL
hsl(210,18%,35%)
HSV
hsv(210,30%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,15,0,59)
LAB
lab(37,-2,-11)
LCH
lch(37,11,260)
sRGB
(0.286,0.349,0.412)
HEX8
#495969ff
CSS Name
Decimal
073089105

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
18%
Hue
210°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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