The Boulder circa Heavy Stagnating

#022232 RGB(2,34,50)

About this color

The Boulder circa Heavy Stagnating presents itself as a deep, intense blue shade, sitting at #022232 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#022232RGB(2, 34, 50)

HSL 200° · 92% saturation · 10% 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 deep 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
The Boulder circa Heavy Stagnating
HEX
#022232
RGB
rgb(2,34,50)
RGB%
rgb(0.8%,13.3%,19.6%)
HSL
hsl(200,92%,10%)
HSV
hsv(200,96%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(96,32,0,80)
LAB
lab(12,-5,-14)
LCH
lch(12,15,250)
sRGB
(0.008,0.133,0.196)
HEX8
#022232ff
CSS Name
Decimal
002034050

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
92%
Hue
200°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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