The Bluff via Forthcoming Passing

#174a92 RGB(23,74,146)

About this color

The Bluff via Forthcoming Passing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #174a92 — RGB(23, 74, 146).

#174a92RGB(23, 74, 146)

HSL 215° · 73% 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

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
The Bluff via Forthcoming Passing
HEX
#174a92
RGB
rgb(23,74,146)
RGB%
rgb(9%,29%,57.3%)
HSL
hsl(215,73%,33%)
HSV
hsv(215,84%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,49,0,43)
LAB
lab(32,11,-44)
LCH
lch(32,45,284)
sRGB
(0.09,0.29,0.573)
HEX8
#174a92ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023074146

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
73%
Hue
215°
Chroma
45
Temperature
WarmCool
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