The Patient Bluff in Joining

#173d90 RGB(23,61,144)

About this color

The Patient Bluff in Joining reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #173d90, RGB(23, 61, 144).

#173d90RGB(23, 61, 144)

HSL 221° · 72% saturation · 33% 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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

In terms of colour combinations, 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
The Patient Bluff in Joining
HEX
#173d90
RGB
rgb(23,61,144)
RGB%
rgb(9%,23.9%,56.5%)
HSL
hsl(221,72%,33%)
HSV
hsv(221,84%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,58,0,44)
LAB
lab(28,20,-50)
LCH
lch(28,54,292)
sRGB
(0.09,0.239,0.565)
HEX8
#173d90ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023061144

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
72%
Hue
221°
Chroma
54
Temperature
WarmCool
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