The Broken Basalt from Dimming

#00283b RGB(0,40,59)

About this color

The Broken Basalt from Dimming occupies the deep, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #00283b — RGB(0, 40, 59).

#00283bRGB(0, 40, 59)

HSL 199° · 100% saturation · 12% 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
The Broken Basalt from Dimming
HEX
#00283b
RGB
rgb(0,40,59)
RGB%
rgb(0%,15.7%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(199,100%,12%)
HSV
hsv(199,100%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(100,32,0,77)
LAB
lab(15,-5,-16)
LCH
lch(15,17,253)
sRGB
(0,0.157,0.231)
HEX8
#00283bff
CSS Name
Decimal
000040059

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
100%
Hue
199°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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