The Dependable Basin opposite Sharing

#40539b RGB(64,83,155)

About this color

The Dependable Basin opposite Sharing is rendered by screens as RGB(64, 83, 155) — a medium-dark, moderate blue hue.

#40539bRGB(64, 83, 155)

HSL 227° · 42% saturation · 43% 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
The Dependable Basin opposite Sharing
HEX
#40539b
RGB
rgb(64,83,155)
RGB%
rgb(25.1%,32.5%,60.8%)
HSL
hsl(227,42%,43%)
HSV
hsv(227,59%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(59,46,0,39)
LAB
lab(37,15,-42)
LCH
lch(37,45,290)
sRGB
(0.251,0.325,0.608)
HEX8
#40539bff
CSS Name
Decimal
064083155

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Color info

Lightness
43%
Saturation
42%
Hue
227°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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