The Sightless Basalt through Stilling

#032430 RGB(3,36,48)

About this color

The Sightless Basalt through Stilling is rendered by screens as RGB(3, 36, 48) — a deep, intense blue hue.

#032430RGB(3, 36, 48)

HSL 196° · 88% 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

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Sightless Basalt through Stilling
HEX
#032430
RGB
rgb(3,36,48)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,14.1%,18.8%)
HSL
hsl(196,88%,10%)
HSV
hsv(196,94%,19%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,25,0,81)
LAB
lab(13,-7,-11)
LCH
lch(13,13,238)
sRGB
(0.012,0.141,0.188)
HEX8
#032430ff
CSS Name
Decimal
003036048

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
88%
Hue
196°
Chroma
13
Temperature
WarmCool
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