Lean Border before Inscribing

#59599c RGB(89,89,156)

About this color

Lean Border before Inscribing occupies the medium-dark, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #59599c — RGB(89, 89, 156).

#59599cRGB(89, 89, 156)

HSL 240° · 27% saturation · 48% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
Lean Border before Inscribing
HEX
#59599c
RGB
rgb(89,89,156)
RGB%
rgb(34.9%,34.9%,61.2%)
HSL
hsl(240,27%,48%)
HSV
hsv(240,43%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(43,43,0,39)
LAB
lab(41,18,-37)
LCH
lch(41,41,296)
sRGB
(0.349,0.349,0.612)
HEX8
#59599cff
CSS Name
Decimal
089089156

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
27%
Hue
240°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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