Staid Bluff under Ripening

#0056a6 RGB(0,86,166)

About this color

Staid Bluff under Ripening occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0056a6 — RGB(0, 86, 166).

#0056a6RGB(0, 86, 166)

HSL 209° · 100% saturation · 33% 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
Staid Bluff under Ripening
HEX
#0056a6
RGB
rgb(0,86,166)
RGB%
rgb(0%,33.7%,65.1%)
HSL
hsl(209,100%,33%)
HSV
hsv(209,100%,65%)
CMYK
cmyk(100,48,0,35)
LAB
lab(37,10,-49)
LCH
lch(37,50,282)
sRGB
(0,0.337,0.651)
HEX8
#0056a6ff
CSS Name
Decimal
000086166

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
100%
Hue
209°
Chroma
50
Temperature
WarmCool
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