Hardy Border Since Stirring

#17378c RGB(23,55,140)

About this color

Hardy Border Since Stirring occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #17378c — RGB(23, 55, 140).

#17378cRGB(23, 55, 140)

HSL 224° · 72% saturation · 32% 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
Hardy Border Since Stirring
HEX
#17378c
RGB
rgb(23,55,140)
RGB%
rgb(9%,21.6%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(224,72%,32%)
HSV
hsv(224,84%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,61,0,45)
LAB
lab(26,22,-50)
LCH
lch(26,55,294)
sRGB
(0.09,0.216,0.549)
HEX8
#17378cff
CSS Name
Decimal
023055140

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
72%
Hue
224°
Chroma
55
Temperature
WarmCool
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