Dark Brine circa Staining

#1c4c6c RGB(28,76,108)

About this color

Dark Brine circa Staining occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1c4c6c — RGB(28, 76, 108).

#1c4c6cRGB(28, 76, 108)

HSL 204° · 59% saturation · 27% 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
Dark Brine circa Staining
HEX
#1c4c6c
RGB
rgb(28,76,108)
RGB%
rgb(11%,29.8%,42.4%)
HSL
hsl(204,59%,27%)
HSV
hsv(204,74%,42%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,30,0,58)
LAB
lab(31,-5,-23)
LCH
lch(31,24,258)
sRGB
(0.11,0.298,0.424)
HEX8
#1c4c6cff
CSS Name
Decimal
028076108

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Color info

Lightness
27%
Saturation
59%
Hue
204°
Chroma
24
Temperature
WarmCool
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