The Ordinary Bluff Inside Rooting

#125b9b RGB(18,91,155)

About this color

The Ordinary Bluff Inside Rooting occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #125b9b — RGB(18, 91, 155).

#125b9bRGB(18, 91, 155)

HSL 208° · 79% saturation · 34% 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 Ordinary Bluff Inside Rooting
HEX
#125b9b
RGB
rgb(18,91,155)
RGB%
rgb(7.1%,35.7%,60.8%)
HSL
hsl(208,79%,34%)
HSV
hsv(208,88%,61%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,41,0,39)
LAB
lab(38,3,-41)
LCH
lch(38,41,274)
sRGB
(0.071,0.357,0.608)
HEX8
#125b9bff
CSS Name
Decimal
018091155

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Color info

Lightness
34%
Saturation
79%
Hue
208°
Chroma
41
Temperature
WarmCool
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