When Rich Alcove in Measuring

#091cae RGB(9,28,174)

About this color

When Rich Alcove in Measuring settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #091cae, RGB(9, 28, 174).

#091caeRGB(9, 28, 174)

HSL 233° · 90% saturation · 36% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When Rich Alcove in Measuring
HEX
#091cae
RGB
rgb(9,28,174)
RGB%
rgb(3.5%,11%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(233,90%,36%)
HSV
hsv(233,95%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(95,84,0,32)
LAB
lab(23,50,-76)
LCH
lch(23,91,303)
sRGB
(0.035,0.11,0.682)
HEX8
#091caeff
CSS Name
Decimal
009028174

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
90%
Hue
233°
Chroma
91
Temperature
WarmCool
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