The Bay from Rustic Sounding

#0169a2 RGB(1,105,162)

About this color

The Bay from Rustic Sounding presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #0169a2 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#0169a2RGB(1, 105, 162)

HSL 201° · 99% saturation · 32% 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
The Bay from Rustic Sounding
HEX
#0169a2
RGB
rgb(1,105,162)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,41.2%,63.5%)
HSL
hsl(201,99%,32%)
HSV
hsv(201,99%,64%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,35,0,36)
LAB
lab(42,-4,-38)
LCH
lch(42,38,264)
sRGB
(0.004,0.412,0.635)
HEX8
#0169a2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
001105162

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
99%
Hue
201°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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