The Measured Border along Lining

#535160 RGB(83,81,96)

About this color

The Measured Border along Lining occupies the medium-dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #535160 — RGB(83, 81, 96).

#535160RGB(83, 81, 96)

HSL 248° · 8% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 formats

Name
The Measured Border along Lining
HEX
#535160
RGB
rgb(83,81,96)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,31.8%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(248,8%,35%)
HSV
hsv(248,16%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(14,16,0,62)
LAB
lab(35,4,-8)
LCH
lch(35,9,297)
sRGB
(0.325,0.318,0.376)
HEX8
#535160ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083081096

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
8%
Hue
248°
Chroma
9
Temperature
WarmCool
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