The Brook into Lean Standing

#4b596d RGB(75,89,109)

About this color

The Brook into Lean Standing settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a muted quality that feels cool — captured at #4b596d, RGB(75, 89, 109).

#4b596dRGB(75, 89, 109)

HSL 215° · 18% saturation · 36% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Brook into Lean Standing
HEX
#4b596d
RGB
rgb(75,89,109)
RGB%
rgb(29.4%,34.9%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(215,18%,36%)
HSV
hsv(215,31%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(31,18,0,57)
LAB
lab(37,0,-13)
LCH
lch(37,13,270)
sRGB
(0.294,0.349,0.427)
HEX8
#4b596dff
CSS Name
Decimal
075089109

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
18%
Hue
215°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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