The Border into Placid Harboring

#142bad RGB(20,43,173)

About this color

The Border into Placid Harboring occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #142bad — RGB(20, 43, 173).

#142badRGB(20, 43, 173)

HSL 231° · 79% saturation · 38% 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 Border into Placid Harboring
HEX
#142bad
RGB
rgb(20,43,173)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,16.9%,67.8%)
HSL
hsl(231,79%,38%)
HSV
hsv(231,88%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,75,0,32)
LAB
lab(26,42,-70)
LCH
lch(26,82,301)
sRGB
(0.078,0.169,0.678)
HEX8
#142badff
CSS Name
Decimal
020043173

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
79%
Hue
231°
Chroma
82
Temperature
WarmCool
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