What the Layered Border over Balancing

#106c9f RGB(16,108,159)

About this color

What the Layered Border over Balancing occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #106c9f — RGB(16, 108, 159).

#106c9fRGB(16, 108, 159)

HSL 201° · 82% saturation · 34% 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 formats

Name
What the Layered Border over Balancing
HEX
#106c9f
RGB
rgb(16,108,159)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,42.4%,62.4%)
HSL
hsl(201,82%,34%)
HSV
hsv(201,90%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,32,0,38)
LAB
lab(43,-6,-34)
LCH
lch(43,35,260)
sRGB
(0.063,0.424,0.624)
HEX8
#106c9fff
CSS Name
Decimal
016108159

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
82%
Hue
201°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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