The Forthright Brook alongside Persisting

#1b1f9b RGB(27,31,155)

About this color

The Forthright Brook alongside Persisting occupies the medium-dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1b1f9b — RGB(27, 31, 155).

#1b1f9bRGB(27, 31, 155)

HSL 238° · 70% saturation · 36% 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
The Forthright Brook alongside Persisting
HEX
#1b1f9b
RGB
rgb(27,31,155)
RGB%
rgb(10.6%,12.2%,60.8%)
HSL
hsl(238,70%,36%)
HSV
hsv(238,83%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(83,80,0,39)
LAB
lab(22,43,-66)
LCH
lch(22,79,303)
sRGB
(0.106,0.122,0.608)
HEX8
#1b1f9bff
CSS Name
Decimal
027031155

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Color info

Lightness
36%
Saturation
70%
Hue
238°
Chroma
79
Temperature
WarmCool
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