Forthright Bluff until Flowing

#2b0d96 RGB(43,13,150)

About this color

Forthright Bluff until Flowing occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #2b0d96 — RGB(43, 13, 150).

#2b0d96RGB(43, 13, 150)

HSL 253° · 84% 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

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
Forthright Bluff until Flowing
HEX
#2b0d96
RGB
rgb(43,13,150)
RGB%
rgb(16.9%,5.1%,58.8%)
HSL
hsl(253,84%,32%)
HSV
hsv(253,91%,59%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,91,0,41)
LAB
lab(20,51,-67)
LCH
lch(20,84,307)
sRGB
(0.169,0.051,0.588)
HEX8
#2b0d96ff
CSS Name
Decimal
043013150

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
84%
Hue
253°
Chroma
84
Temperature
WarmCool
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