The Lean Canyon During Settling

#115a8b RGB(17,90,139)

About this color

The Lean Canyon During Settling occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #115a8b — RGB(17, 90, 139).

#115a8bRGB(17, 90, 139)

HSL 204° · 78% 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

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
The Lean Canyon During Settling
HEX
#115a8b
RGB
rgb(17,90,139)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,35.3%,54.5%)
HSL
hsl(204,78%,31%)
HSV
hsv(204,88%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,35,0,45)
LAB
lab(37,-2,-33)
LCH
lch(37,33,267)
sRGB
(0.067,0.353,0.545)
HEX8
#115a8bff
CSS Name
Decimal
017090139

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
78%
Hue
204°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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