The Gentle Bay Against Measuring

#594890 RGB(89,72,144)

About this color

The Gentle Bay Against Measuring is rendered by screens as RGB(89, 72, 144) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#594890RGB(89, 72, 144)

HSL 254° · 33% saturation · 42% 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 formats

Name
The Gentle Bay Against Measuring
HEX
#594890
RGB
rgb(89,72,144)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,28.2%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(254,33%,42%)
HSV
hsv(254,50%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(38,50,0,44)
LAB
lab(36,25,-38)
LCH
lch(36,45,303)
sRGB
(0.349,0.282,0.565)
HEX8
#594890ff
CSS Name
Decimal
089072144

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Color info

Lightness
42%
Saturation
33%
Hue
254°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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