Broken Char until Darkening

#01416c RGB(1,65,108)

About this color

Broken Char until Darkening occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #01416c — RGB(1, 65, 108).

#01416cRGB(1, 65, 108)

HSL 204° · 98% saturation · 21% 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
Broken Char until Darkening
HEX
#01416c
RGB
rgb(1,65,108)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,25.5%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(204,98%,21%)
HSV
hsv(204,99%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,40,0,58)
LAB
lab(26,0,-30)
LCH
lch(26,30,270)
sRGB
(0.004,0.255,0.424)
HEX8
#01416cff
CSS Name
Decimal
001065108

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
98%
Hue
204°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
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