The Joyless Carbon among Brooding

#09475b RGB(9,71,91)

About this color

The Joyless Carbon among Brooding reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #09475b, RGB(9, 71, 91).

#09475bRGB(9, 71, 91)

HSL 195° · 82% saturation · 20% 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
The Joyless Carbon among Brooding
HEX
#09475b
RGB
rgb(9,71,91)
RGB%
rgb(3.5%,27.8%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(195,82%,20%)
HSV
hsv(195,90%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,22,0,64)
LAB
lab(28,-11,-17)
LCH
lch(28,20,237)
sRGB
(0.035,0.278,0.357)
HEX8
#09475bff
CSS Name
Decimal
009071091

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
82%
Hue
195°
Chroma
20
Temperature
WarmCool
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