When the Organic Bay upon Casting

#283198 RGB(40,49,152)

About this color

When the Organic Bay upon Casting occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #283198 — RGB(40, 49, 152).

#283198RGB(40, 49, 152)

HSL 235° · 58% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Organic Bay upon Casting
HEX
#283198
RGB
rgb(40,49,152)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,19.2%,59.6%)
HSL
hsl(235,58%,38%)
HSV
hsv(235,74%,60%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,68,0,40)
LAB
lab(26,33,-57)
LCH
lch(26,66,300)
sRGB
(0.157,0.192,0.596)
HEX8
#283198ff
CSS Name
Decimal
040049152

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
58%
Hue
235°
Chroma
66
Temperature
WarmCool
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