The Furrowed Bluff until the Buffering

#506395 RGB(80,99,149)

About this color

The Furrowed Bluff until the Buffering occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #506395 — RGB(80, 99, 149).

#506395RGB(80, 99, 149)

HSL 223° · 30% saturation · 45% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
The Furrowed Bluff until the Buffering
HEX
#506395
RGB
rgb(80,99,149)
RGB%
rgb(31.4%,38.8%,58.4%)
HSL
hsl(223,30%,45%)
HSV
hsv(223,46%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(46,34,0,42)
LAB
lab(42,7,-30)
LCH
lch(42,31,283)
sRGB
(0.314,0.388,0.584)
HEX8
#506395ff
CSS Name
Decimal
080099149

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Color info

Lightness
45%
Saturation
30%
Hue
223°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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