When Cold Brine toward Clouding

#012b8e RGB(1,43,142)

About this color

When Cold Brine toward Clouding reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #012b8e, RGB(1, 43, 142).

#012b8eRGB(1, 43, 142)

HSL 222° · 99% saturation · 28% 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
When Cold Brine toward Clouding
HEX
#012b8e
RGB
rgb(1,43,142)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,16.9%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(222,99%,28%)
HSV
hsv(222,99%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,70,0,44)
LAB
lab(23,30,-58)
LCH
lch(23,65,297)
sRGB
(0.004,0.169,0.557)
HEX8
#012b8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
001043142

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
99%
Hue
222°
Chroma
65
Temperature
WarmCool
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