The Brook amidst Earthen Measuring

#5a5b6d RGB(90,91,109)

About this color

The Brook amidst Earthen Measuring is a medium-dark blue with a muted character, positioned at #5a5b6d on the color spectrum.

#5a5b6dRGB(90, 91, 109)

HSL 237° · 10% saturation · 39% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Brook amidst Earthen Measuring
HEX
#5a5b6d
RGB
rgb(90,91,109)
RGB%
rgb(35.3%,35.7%,42.7%)
HSL
hsl(237,10%,39%)
HSV
hsv(237,17%,43%)
CMYK
cmyk(17,17,0,57)
LAB
lab(39,4,-10)
LCH
lch(39,11,292)
sRGB
(0.353,0.357,0.427)
HEX8
#5a5b6dff
CSS Name
Decimal
090091109

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
10%
Hue
237°
Chroma
11
Temperature
WarmCool
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