When Lean Bay Against Holding

#154f8e RGB(21,79,142)

About this color

When Lean Bay Against Holding settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #154f8e, RGB(21, 79, 142).

#154f8eRGB(21, 79, 142)

HSL 211° · 74% saturation · 32% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
When Lean Bay Against Holding
HEX
#154f8e
RGB
rgb(21,79,142)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,31%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(211,74%,32%)
HSV
hsv(211,85%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(85,44,0,44)
LAB
lab(33,6,-40)
LCH
lch(33,40,279)
sRGB
(0.082,0.31,0.557)
HEX8
#154f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
021079142

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
74%
Hue
211°
Chroma
40
Temperature
WarmCool
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