When the Infernal Basalt above Wracking

#031568 RGB(3,21,104)

About this color

When the Infernal Basalt above Wracking presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #031568 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#031568RGB(3, 21, 104)

HSL 229° · 94% saturation · 21% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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 the Infernal Basalt above Wracking
HEX
#031568
RGB
rgb(3,21,104)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,8.2%,40.8%)
HSL
hsl(229,94%,21%)
HSV
hsv(229,97%,41%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,80,0,59)
LAB
lab(13,30,-49)
LCH
lch(13,57,301)
sRGB
(0.012,0.082,0.408)
HEX8
#031568ff
CSS Name
Decimal
003021104

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
94%
Hue
229°
Chroma
57
Temperature
WarmCool
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