Sorrowful Carbon until Shrinking

#013b8c RGB(1,59,140)

About this color

Sorrowful Carbon until Shrinking reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #013b8c, RGB(1, 59, 140).

#013b8cRGB(1, 59, 140)

HSL 215° · 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

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 formats

Name
Sorrowful Carbon until Shrinking
HEX
#013b8c
RGB
rgb(1,59,140)
RGB%
rgb(0.4%,23.1%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(215,99%,28%)
HSV
hsv(215,99%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(99,58,0,45)
LAB
lab(27,18,-49)
LCH
lch(27,52,290)
sRGB
(0.004,0.231,0.549)
HEX8
#013b8cff
CSS Name
Decimal
001059140

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
99%
Hue
215°
Chroma
52
Temperature
WarmCool
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