The Neutral Arch opposite Forming

#0172c0 RGB(1,114,192)

About this color

The Neutral Arch opposite Forming occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0172c0 — RGB(1, 114, 192).

#0172c0RGB(1, 114, 192)

HSL 205° · 99% saturation · 38% 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 formats

Name
The Neutral Arch opposite Forming
HEX
#0172c0
RGB
rgb(1,114,192)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,44.7%,75.3%)
HSL
hsl(205,99%,38%)
HSV
hsv(205,99%,75%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,41,0,25)
LAB
lab(47,3,-48)
LCH
lch(47,48,274)
sRGB
(0.004,0.447,0.753)
HEX8
#0172c0ff
CSS Name
Decimal
001114192

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
99%
Hue
205°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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