The Forthright Basin between Kindling

#4e4d60 RGB(78,77,96)

About this color

The Forthright Basin between Kindling occupies the dark, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #4e4d60 — RGB(78, 77, 96).

#4e4d60RGB(78, 77, 96)

HSL 243° · 11% saturation · 34% 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 formats

Name
The Forthright Basin between Kindling
HEX
#4e4d60
RGB
rgb(78,77,96)
RGB%
rgb(30.6%,30.2%,37.6%)
HSL
hsl(243,11%,34%)
HSV
hsv(243,20%,38%)
CMYK
cmyk(19,20,0,62)
LAB
lab(34,5,-11)
LCH
lch(34,12,294)
sRGB
(0.306,0.302,0.376)
HEX8
#4e4d60ff
CSS Name
Decimal
078077096

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
11%
Hue
243°
Chroma
12
Temperature
WarmCool
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