When the Gentle Cape with Measuring

#0a21a8 RGB(10,33,168)

About this color

When the Gentle Cape with Measuring occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0a21a8 — RGB(10, 33, 168).

#0a21a8RGB(10, 33, 168)

HSL 231° · 89% saturation · 35% 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
When the Gentle Cape with Measuring
HEX
#0a21a8
RGB
rgb(10,33,168)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,12.9%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(231,89%,35%)
HSV
hsv(231,94%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,80,0,34)
LAB
lab(24,46,-72)
LCH
lch(24,85,303)
sRGB
(0.039,0.129,0.659)
HEX8
#0a21a8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
010033168

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
89%
Hue
231°
Chroma
85
Temperature
WarmCool
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