When the Russet Border from Crafting

#161aa8 RGB(22,26,168)

About this color

When the Russet Border from Crafting occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #161aa8 — RGB(22, 26, 168).

#161aa8RGB(22, 26, 168)

HSL 238° · 77% 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 Russet Border from Crafting
HEX
#161aa8
RGB
rgb(22,26,168)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,10.2%,65.9%)
HSL
hsl(238,77%,37%)
HSV
hsv(238,87%,66%)
CMYK
cmyk(87,85,0,34)
LAB
lab(23,50,-73)
LCH
lch(23,88,304)
sRGB
(0.086,0.102,0.659)
HEX8
#161aa8ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022026168

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Color info

Lightness
37%
Saturation
77%
Hue
238°
Chroma
88
Temperature
WarmCool
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