Reflective Brook above Settling

#0151ac RGB(1,81,172)

About this color

Reflective Brook above Settling reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #0151ac, RGB(1, 81, 172).

#0151acRGB(1, 81, 172)

HSL 212° · 99% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
Reflective Brook above Settling
HEX
#0151ac
RGB
rgb(1,81,172)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,31.8%,67.5%)
HSL
hsl(212,99%,34%)
HSV
hsv(212,99%,67%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,53,0,33)
LAB
lab(36,16,-54)
LCH
lch(36,56,287)
sRGB
(0.004,0.318,0.675)
HEX8
#0151acff
CSS Name
Decimal
001081172

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
99%
Hue
212°
Chroma
56
Temperature
WarmCool
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