When Spectral Carbon with Harrowing

#144973 RGB(20,73,115)

About this color

When Spectral Carbon with Harrowing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #144973 — RGB(20, 73, 115).

#144973RGB(20, 73, 115)

HSL 207° · 70% saturation · 26% 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
When Spectral Carbon with Harrowing
HEX
#144973
RGB
rgb(20,73,115)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,28.6%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(207,70%,26%)
HSV
hsv(207,83%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(83,37,0,55)
LAB
lab(30,-1,-29)
LCH
lch(30,29,268)
sRGB
(0.078,0.286,0.451)
HEX8
#144973ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020073115

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
70%
Hue
207°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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