The Lamenting Basalt During Fracturing

#031470 RGB(3,20,112)

About this color

The Lamenting Basalt During Fracturing reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #031470, RGB(3, 20, 112).

#031470RGB(3, 20, 112)

HSL 231° · 95% saturation · 23% 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
The Lamenting Basalt During Fracturing
HEX
#031470
RGB
rgb(3,20,112)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,7.8%,43.9%)
HSL
hsl(231,95%,23%)
HSV
hsv(231,97%,44%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,82,0,56)
LAB
lab(14,33,-53)
LCH
lch(14,62,302)
sRGB
(0.012,0.078,0.439)
HEX8
#031470ff
CSS Name
Decimal
003020112

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
95%
Hue
231°
Chroma
62
Temperature
WarmCool
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