When Heavyhearted Brine upon Parching

#39454e RGB(57,69,78)

About this color

When Heavyhearted Brine upon Parching is rendered by screens as RGB(57, 69, 78) — a dark, muted blue hue.

#39454eRGB(57, 69, 78)

HSL 206° · 16% saturation · 26% 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
When Heavyhearted Brine upon Parching
HEX
#39454e
RGB
rgb(57,69,78)
RGB%
rgb(22.4%,27.1%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(206,16%,26%)
HSV
hsv(206,27%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(27,12,0,69)
LAB
lab(29,-2,-7)
LCH
lch(29,7,254)
sRGB
(0.224,0.271,0.306)
HEX8
#39454eff
CSS Name
Decimal
057069078

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
16%
Hue
206°
Chroma
7
Temperature
WarmCool
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