When Placid Bay without Mending

#1c188e RGB(28,24,142)

About this color

When Placid Bay without Mending occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1c188e — RGB(28, 24, 142).

#1c188eRGB(28, 24, 142)

HSL 242° · 71% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Placid Bay without Mending
HEX
#1c188e
RGB
rgb(28,24,142)
RGB%
rgb(11%,9.4%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(242,71%,33%)
HSV
hsv(242,83%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(80,83,0,44)
LAB
lab(19,43,-63)
LCH
lch(19,76,304)
sRGB
(0.11,0.094,0.557)
HEX8
#1c188eff
CSS Name
Decimal
028024142

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Color info

Lightness
33%
Saturation
71%
Hue
242°
Chroma
76
Temperature
WarmCool
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