When the Weathered Brine under Strangling

#164178 RGB(22,65,120)

About this color

When the Weathered Brine under Strangling occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #164178 — RGB(22, 65, 120).

#164178RGB(22, 65, 120)

HSL 214° · 69% saturation · 28% 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 formats

Name
When the Weathered Brine under Strangling
HEX
#164178
RGB
rgb(22,65,120)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,25.5%,47.1%)
HSL
hsl(214,69%,28%)
HSV
hsv(214,82%,47%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,46,0,53)
LAB
lab(28,7,-36)
LCH
lch(28,37,281)
sRGB
(0.086,0.255,0.471)
HEX8
#164178ff
CSS Name
Decimal
022065120

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
69%
Hue
214°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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