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紺桔梗 (Konkikyo)

#211E55

A deep muted blue with cool undertones. A traditional Japanese color (和色) with deep cultural roots in kimono, ink painting, and seasonal aesthetics.

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Emotion & Mood

Emotion
MysteriousCool
Mood
IntenseContemplative

Personality & Symbolism

BalancedApproachableVersatile
Cultural Symbolism

Rooted in Japanese culture, nature, and seasonal beauty.

Recommended Use

Suitable for backgrounds and subtle design elements.

Color Harmonies

Complementary
#211E55
+
#54571e
Split Complementary
#573d1e
#211E55
#38571e
Darker Shades
Lighter Tints

Visual Analysis

Hue243°
Saturation48%
Lightness23%
This is a dark color with moderate saturation. It falls in the blue hue family (243°).

Technical Values

HEX#211E55
RGBrgb(33, 30, 85)
HSLhsl(243, 48%, 23%)
CMYK61%, 65%, 0%, 67%
ContrastDark
CSSbackground: #211E55;

Accessibility — WCAG Contrast

White Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
15.20:1
AA AAA
Black Text Sample
The quick brown fox jumps.
1.38:1
AA AAA

WCAG 2.1 requires a contrast ratio of ≥4.5:1 for AA (normal text) and ≥7:1 for AAA. Best text color for this background: white (#FFFFFF).

Color Psychology

Color Temperature

This cool-toned color (hue 243°) evokes feelings of calm, trust, and intellectual focus. Cool colors tend to recede visually, creating depth and spaciousness in layouts.

Visual Weight

At 23% lightness, this color carries substantial visual weight. Dark colors add perceived importance and gravity to elements. Research shows dark elements are perceived as 10-30% heavier.

Saturation Impact

Moderate saturation (48%) strikes a balance between engagement and comfort. These tones can be viewed for extended periods without fatigue, making them ideal for interfaces used daily.

Design Applications

Corporate & Enterprise

Communicates trust and professionalism — the top choice for corporate sites, legal firms, and B2B SaaS.

Government & Institutions

Authority and dependability — frequently used for government portals, educational institutions, and official communications.

Dark Theme & UI

Deep tones reduce eye strain in dark mode — perfect for code editors, media players, and night-mode interfaces.

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