When Dependable Brook outside Balancing

#1551ae RGB(21,81,174)

About this color

When Dependable Brook outside Balancing reads as medium-dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #1551ae, RGB(21, 81, 174).

#1551aeRGB(21, 81, 174)

HSL 216° · 78% saturation · 38% 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 medium-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 Dependable Brook outside Balancing
HEX
#1551ae
RGB
rgb(21,81,174)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,31.8%,68.2%)
HSL
hsl(216,78%,38%)
HSV
hsv(216,88%,68%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,53,0,32)
LAB
lab(36,18,-55)
LCH
lch(36,58,288)
sRGB
(0.082,0.318,0.682)
HEX8
#1551aeff
CSS Name
Decimal
021081174

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Color info

Lightness
38%
Saturation
78%
Hue
216°
Chroma
58
Temperature
WarmCool
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