Toasted Brook for Layering

#1f2886 RGB(31,40,134)

About this color

Toasted Brook for Layering occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #1f2886 — RGB(31, 40, 134).

#1f2886RGB(31, 40, 134)

HSL 235° · 62% 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

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
Toasted Brook for Layering
HEX
#1f2886
RGB
rgb(31,40,134)
RGB%
rgb(12.2%,15.7%,52.5%)
HSL
hsl(235,62%,32%)
HSV
hsv(235,77%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(77,70,0,47)
LAB
lab(22,31,-53)
LCH
lch(22,61,300)
sRGB
(0.122,0.157,0.525)
HEX8
#1f2886ff
CSS Name
Decimal
031040134

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Color info

Lightness
32%
Saturation
62%
Hue
235°
Chroma
61
Temperature
WarmCool
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