Spectral Boulder without Smoldering

#102146 RGB(16,33,70)

About this color

Spectral Boulder without Smoldering occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #102146 — RGB(16, 33, 70).

#102146RGB(16, 33, 70)

HSL 221° · 63% saturation · 17% 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
Spectral Boulder without Smoldering
HEX
#102146
RGB
rgb(16,33,70)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,12.9%,27.5%)
HSL
hsl(221,63%,17%)
HSV
hsv(221,77%,27%)
CMYK
cmyk(77,53,0,73)
LAB
lab(13,8,-25)
LCH
lch(13,26,288)
sRGB
(0.063,0.129,0.275)
HEX8
#102146ff
CSS Name
Decimal
016033070

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
63%
Hue
221°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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