The Basalt before Joyless Relenting

#012b8d RGB(1,43,141)

About this color

The Basalt before Joyless Relenting occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #012b8d — RGB(1, 43, 141).

#012b8dRGB(1, 43, 141)

HSL 222° · 99% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 formats

Name
The Basalt before Joyless Relenting
HEX
#012b8d
RGB
rgb(1,43,141)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,16.9%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(222,99%,28%)
HSV
hsv(222,99%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,70,0,45)
LAB
lab(23,30,-57)
LCH
lch(23,64,298)
sRGB
(0.004,0.169,0.553)
HEX8
#012b8dff
CSS Name
Decimal
001043141

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
99%
Hue
222°
Chroma
64
Temperature
WarmCool
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