When Forthright Atoll over Engraving

#175f8e RGB(23,95,142)

About this color

When Forthright Atoll over Engraving reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #175f8e, RGB(23, 95, 142).

#175f8eRGB(23, 95, 142)

HSL 204° · 72% saturation · 32% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Forthright Atoll over Engraving
HEX
#175f8e
RGB
rgb(23,95,142)
RGB%
rgb(9%,37.3%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(204,72%,32%)
HSV
hsv(204,84%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(84,33,0,44)
LAB
lab(38,-4,-32)
LCH
lch(38,32,263)
sRGB
(0.09,0.373,0.557)
HEX8
#175f8eff
CSS Name
Decimal
023095142

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
72%
Hue
204°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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