The Level-headed Bay until Pausing

#2931a0 RGB(41,49,160)

About this color

The Level-headed Bay until Pausing reads as medium-dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #2931a0, RGB(41, 49, 160).

#2931a0RGB(41, 49, 160)

HSL 236° · 59% saturation · 39% 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 medium-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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Level-headed Bay until Pausing
HEX
#2931a0
RGB
rgb(41,49,160)
RGB%
rgb(16.1%,19.2%,62.7%)
HSL
hsl(236,59%,39%)
HSV
hsv(236,74%,63%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,69,0,37)
LAB
lab(27,36,-61)
LCH
lch(27,71,301)
sRGB
(0.161,0.192,0.627)
HEX8
#2931a0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
041049160

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
59%
Hue
236°
Chroma
71
Temperature
WarmCool
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