The Bluff toward Stained Inscribing

#0c12bd RGB(12,18,189)

About this color

The Bluff toward Stained Inscribing settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #0c12bd, RGB(12, 18, 189).

#0c12bdRGB(12, 18, 189)

HSL 238° · 88% saturation · 39% 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
The Bluff toward Stained Inscribing
HEX
#0c12bd
RGB
rgb(12,18,189)
RGB%
rgb(4.7%,7.1%,74.1%)
HSL
hsl(238,88%,39%)
HSV
hsv(238,94%,74%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,90,0,26)
LAB
lab(24,59,-83)
LCH
lch(24,102,305)
sRGB
(0.047,0.071,0.741)
HEX8
#0c12bdff
CSS Name
Decimal
012018189

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Color info

Lightness
39%
Saturation
88%
Hue
238°
Chroma
102
Temperature
WarmCool
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