The Canyon through Forthright Closing

#291092 RGB(41,16,146)

About this color

The Canyon through Forthright Closing presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #291092 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#291092RGB(41, 16, 146)

HSL 252° · 80% saturation · 32% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Canyon through Forthright Closing
HEX
#291092
RGB
rgb(41,16,146)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,6.3%,57.3%)
HSL
hsl(252,80%,32%)
HSV
hsv(252,89%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(72,89,0,43)
LAB
lab(20,48,-65)
LCH
lch(20,81,306)
sRGB
(0.161,0.063,0.573)
HEX8
#291092ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041016146

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
80%
Hue
252°
Chroma
81
Temperature
WarmCool
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