When Genuine Bog by Arching

#0a74ae RGB(10,116,174)

About this color

When Genuine Bog by Arching occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0a74ae — RGB(10, 116, 174).

#0a74aeRGB(10, 116, 174)

HSL 201° · 89% saturation · 36% 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 Genuine Bog by Arching
HEX
#0a74ae
RGB
rgb(10,116,174)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,45.5%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(201,89%,36%)
HSV
hsv(201,94%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,33,0,32)
LAB
lab(46,-5,-38)
LCH
lch(46,38,263)
sRGB
(0.039,0.455,0.682)
HEX8
#0a74aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
010116174

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
89%
Hue
201°
Chroma
38
Temperature
WarmCool
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