When Overcast Ash under Scorching

#00148e RGB(0,20,142)

About this color

When Overcast Ash under Scorching presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #00148e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#00148eRGB(0, 20, 142)

HSL 232° · 100% saturation · 28% 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 Overcast Ash under Scorching
HEX
#00148e
RGB
rgb(0,20,142)
RGB%
rgb(0%,7.8%,55.7%)
HSL
hsl(232,100%,28%)
HSV
hsv(232,100%,56%)
CMYK
cmyk(100,86,0,44)
LAB
lab(18,44,-66)
LCH
lch(18,79,304)
sRGB
(0,0.078,0.557)
HEX8
#00148eff
CSS Name
Decimal
000020142

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
100%
Hue
232°
Chroma
79
Temperature
WarmCool
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