When Resolute Basin beneath Waiting

#59536e RGB(89,83,110)

About this color

When Resolute Basin beneath Waiting is rendered by screens as RGB(89, 83, 110) — a medium-dark, muted blue hue.

#59536eRGB(89, 83, 110)

HSL 253° · 14% saturation · 38% 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 formats

Name
When Resolute Basin beneath Waiting
HEX
#59536e
RGB
rgb(89,83,110)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,32.5%,43.1%)
HSL
hsl(253,14%,38%)
HSV
hsv(253,25%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(19,25,0,57)
LAB
lab(37,9,-15)
LCH
lch(37,17,301)
sRGB
(0.349,0.325,0.431)
HEX8
#59536eff
CSS Name
Decimal
089083110

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
14%
Hue
253°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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