When Placid Brook on Rounding

#0e6b8e RGB(14,107,142)

About this color

When Placid Brook on Rounding presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #0e6b8e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#0e6b8eRGB(14, 107, 142)

HSL 196° · 82% saturation · 31% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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 Placid Brook on Rounding
HEX
#0e6b8e
RGB
rgb(14,107,142)
RGB%
rgb(5.5%,42%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(196,82%,31%)
HSV
hsv(196,90%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,25,0,44)
LAB
lab(42,-12,-26)
LCH
lch(42,29,245)
sRGB
(0.055,0.42,0.557)
HEX8
#0e6b8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
014107142

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
82%
Hue
196°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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