When Stygian Basalt off Crumbling

#011093 RGB(1,16,147)

About this color

When Stygian Basalt off Crumbling reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #011093, RGB(1, 16, 147).

#011093RGB(1, 16, 147)

HSL 234° · 99% saturation · 29% 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 Stygian Basalt off Crumbling
HEX
#011093
RGB
rgb(1,16,147)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,6.3%,57.6%)
HSL
hsl(234,99%,29%)
HSV
hsv(234,99%,58%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,89,0,42)
LAB
lab(18,47,-69)
LCH
lch(18,83,304)
sRGB
(0.004,0.063,0.576)
HEX8
#011093ff
CSS Name
Decimal
001016147

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Color info

Lightness
29%
Saturation
99%
Hue
234°
Chroma
83
Temperature
WarmCool
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