The Grounded Brook underneath Cooling

#206180 RGB(32,97,128)

About this color

The Grounded Brook underneath Cooling occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #206180 — RGB(32, 97, 128).

#206180RGB(32, 97, 128)

HSL 199° · 60% saturation · 31% 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 Grounded Brook underneath Cooling
HEX
#206180
RGB
rgb(32,97,128)
RGB%
rgb(12.5%,38%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(199,60%,31%)
HSV
hsv(199,75%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(75,24,0,50)
LAB
lab(39,-9,-23)
LCH
lch(39,25,249)
sRGB
(0.125,0.38,0.502)
HEX8
#206180ff
CSS Name
Decimal
032097128

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
60%
Hue
199°
Chroma
25
Temperature
WarmCool
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