When Leisurely Basin down Stirring

#165b9e RGB(22,91,158)

About this color

When Leisurely Basin down Stirring settles into a medium-dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #165b9e, RGB(22, 91, 158).

#165b9eRGB(22, 91, 158)

HSL 210° · 76% saturation · 35% 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 Leisurely Basin down Stirring
HEX
#165b9e
RGB
rgb(22,91,158)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,35.7%,62%)
HSL
hsl(210,76%,35%)
HSV
hsv(210,86%,62%)
CMYK
cmyk(86,42,0,38)
LAB
lab(38,5,-42)
LCH
lch(38,42,277)
sRGB
(0.086,0.357,0.62)
HEX8
#165b9eff
CSS Name
Decimal
022091158

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Color info

Lightness
35%
Saturation
76%
Hue
210°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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