When Full-bodied Bay without Building

#157c9e RGB(21,124,158)

About this color

When Full-bodied Bay without Building is a medium-dark blue with a intense character, positioned at #157c9e on the color spectrum.

#157c9eRGB(21, 124, 158)

HSL 195° · 77% saturation · 35% lightness

🧠

Psychology

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

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Full-bodied Bay without Building
HEX
#157c9e
RGB
rgb(21,124,158)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,48.6%,62%)
HSL
hsl(195,77%,35%)
HSV
hsv(195,87%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(87,22,0,38)
LAB
lab(48,-15,-26)
LCH
lch(48,30,240)
sRGB
(0.082,0.486,0.62)
HEX8
#157c9eff
CSS Name
Decimal
021124158

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
77%
Hue
195°
Chroma
30
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share