The Brook Against Plain Flowing

#176f92 RGB(23,111,146)

About this color

The Brook Against Plain Flowing reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #176f92, RGB(23, 111, 146).

#176f92RGB(23, 111, 146)

HSL 197° · 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

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 Brook Against Plain Flowing
HEX
#176f92
RGB
rgb(23,111,146)
RGB%
rgb(9%,43.5%,57.3%)
HSL
hsl(197,73%,33%)
HSV
hsv(197,84%,57%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,24,0,43)
LAB
lab(44,-12,-26)
LCH
lch(44,29,245)
sRGB
(0.09,0.435,0.573)
HEX8
#176f92ff
CSS Name
Decimal
023111146

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
73%
Hue
197°
Chroma
29
Temperature
WarmCool
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