The Boulder circa Spectral Splintering

#283c4d RGB(40,60,77)

About this color

The Boulder circa Spectral Splintering is rendered by screens as RGB(40, 60, 77) — a dark, moderate blue hue.

#283c4dRGB(40, 60, 77)

HSL 208° · 32% saturation · 23% 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
The Boulder circa Spectral Splintering
HEX
#283c4d
RGB
rgb(40,60,77)
RGB%
rgb(15.7%,23.5%,30.2%)
HSL
hsl(208,32%,23%)
HSV
hsv(208,48%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(48,22,0,70)
LAB
lab(24,-3,-13)
LCH
lch(24,13,257)
sRGB
(0.157,0.235,0.302)
HEX8
#283c4dff
CSS Name
Decimal
040060077

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
32%
Hue
208°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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