When Wild Arch upon Tying

#535873 RGB(83,88,115)

About this color

When Wild Arch upon Tying is rendered by screens as RGB(83, 88, 115) — a medium-dark, muted blue hue.

#535873RGB(83, 88, 115)

HSL 231° · 16% saturation · 39% 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 Wild Arch upon Tying
HEX
#535873
RGB
rgb(83,88,115)
RGB%
rgb(32.5%,34.5%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(231,16%,39%)
HSV
hsv(231,28%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(28,23,0,55)
LAB
lab(38,5,-16)
LCH
lch(38,17,287)
sRGB
(0.325,0.345,0.451)
HEX8
#535873ff
CSS Name
Decimal
083088115

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
16%
Hue
231°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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