When the Rustic Basin until Housing

#1475a8 RGB(20,117,168)

About this color

When the Rustic Basin until Housing occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1475a8 — RGB(20, 117, 168).

#1475a8RGB(20, 117, 168)

HSL 201° · 79% 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

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 the Rustic Basin until Housing
HEX
#1475a8
RGB
rgb(20,117,168)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,45.9%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(201,79%,37%)
HSV
hsv(201,88%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,30,0,34)
LAB
lab(47,-7,-35)
LCH
lch(47,36,259)
sRGB
(0.078,0.459,0.659)
HEX8
#1475a8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020117168

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
79%
Hue
201°
Chroma
36
Temperature
WarmCool
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