When Full-bodied Bog beneath Spreading

#1209b3 RGB(18,9,179)

About this color

When Full-bodied Bog beneath Spreading reads as medium-dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #1209b3, RGB(18, 9, 179).

#1209b3RGB(18, 9, 179)

HSL 243° · 90% saturation · 37% 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 medium-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 Full-bodied Bog beneath Spreading
HEX
#1209b3
RGB
rgb(18,9,179)
RGB%
rgb(7.1%,3.5%,70.2%)
HSL
hsl(243,90%,37%)
HSV
hsv(243,95%,70%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,95,0,30)
LAB
lab(22,59,-81)
LCH
lch(22,100,306)
sRGB
(0.071,0.035,0.702)
HEX8
#1209b3ff
CSS Name
Decimal
018009179

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
90%
Hue
243°
Chroma
100
Temperature
WarmCool
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