When Forged Bay outside Spreading

#14709e RGB(20,112,158)

About this color

When Forged Bay outside Spreading reads as medium-dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #14709e, RGB(20, 112, 158).

#14709eRGB(20, 112, 158)

HSL 200° · 78% saturation · 35% 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 Forged Bay outside Spreading
HEX
#14709e
RGB
rgb(20,112,158)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,43.9%,62%)
HSL
hsl(200,78%,35%)
HSV
hsv(200,87%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(87,29,0,38)
LAB
lab(45,-8,-32)
LCH
lch(45,33,256)
sRGB
(0.078,0.439,0.62)
HEX8
#14709eff
CSS Name
Decimal
020112158

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
78%
Hue
200°
Chroma
33
Temperature
WarmCool
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