The Bluff above Countrified Casting

#325d72 RGB(50,93,114)

About this color

The Bluff above Countrified Casting settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #325d72, RGB(50, 93, 114).

#325d72RGB(50, 93, 114)

HSL 200° · 39% saturation · 32% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Bluff above Countrified Casting
HEX
#325d72
RGB
rgb(50,93,114)
RGB%
rgb(19.6%,36.5%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(200,39%,32%)
HSV
hsv(200,56%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(56,18,0,55)
LAB
lab(37,-8,-16)
LCH
lch(37,18,243)
sRGB
(0.196,0.365,0.447)
HEX8
#325d72ff
CSS Name
Decimal
050093114

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
39%
Hue
200°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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