The Bluff above Mellow Finding

#0a75b2 RGB(10,117,178)

About this color

The Bluff above Mellow Finding settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #0a75b2, RGB(10, 117, 178).

#0a75b2RGB(10, 117, 178)

HSL 202° · 89% saturation · 37% 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
The Bluff above Mellow Finding
HEX
#0a75b2
RGB
rgb(10,117,178)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,45.9%,69.8%)
HSL
hsl(202,89%,37%)
HSV
hsv(202,94%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,34,0,30)
LAB
lab(47,-4,-40)
LCH
lch(47,40,264)
sRGB
(0.039,0.459,0.698)
HEX8
#0a75b2ff
CSS Name
Decimal
010117178

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
89%
Hue
202°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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