When Clay-rolled Arch round Layering

#0a38ae RGB(10,56,174)

About this color

When Clay-rolled Arch round Layering settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #0a38ae, RGB(10, 56, 174).

#0a38aeRGB(10, 56, 174)

HSL 223° · 89% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Clay-rolled Arch round Layering
HEX
#0a38ae
RGB
rgb(10,56,174)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,22%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(223,89%,36%)
HSV
hsv(223,94%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,68,0,32)
LAB
lab(29,34,-66)
LCH
lch(29,74,297)
sRGB
(0.039,0.22,0.682)
HEX8
#0a38aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
010056174

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
89%
Hue
223°
Chroma
74
Temperature
WarmCool
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