When Dependable Bluff atop Knotting

#161ede RGB(22,30,222)

About this color

When Dependable Bluff atop Knotting occupies the medium-dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #161ede — RGB(22, 30, 222).

#161edeRGB(22, 30, 222)

HSL 238° · 82% saturation · 48% lightness

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Psychology

Blue at medium lightness is the colour of trust and communication — widely associated with stability, focus, and honesty.

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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

This shade sits in a versatile middle ground — useful as brand accents, data visualisation series, and illustrative elements. Its middle lightness gives it presence on both white and dark backgrounds.

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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
When Dependable Bluff atop Knotting
HEX
#161ede
RGB
rgb(22,30,222)
RGB%
rgb(8.6%,11.8%,87.1%)
HSL
hsl(238,82%,48%)
HSV
hsv(238,90%,87%)
CMYK
cmyk(90,86,0,13)
LAB
lab(30,64,-92)
LCH
lch(30,112,305)
sRGB
(0.086,0.118,0.871)
HEX8
#161edeff
CSS Name
Decimal
022030222

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Color info

Lightness
48%
Saturation
82%
Hue
238°
Chroma
112
Temperature
WarmCool
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