Eroded Basalt beyond Devouring

#03258c RGB(3,37,140)

About this color

Eroded Basalt beyond Devouring reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #03258c, RGB(3, 37, 140).

#03258cRGB(3, 37, 140)

HSL 225° · 96% 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
Eroded Basalt beyond Devouring
HEX
#03258c
RGB
rgb(3,37,140)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,14.5%,54.9%)
HSL
hsl(225,96%,28%)
HSV
hsv(225,98%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(98,74,0,45)
LAB
lab(21,33,-59)
LCH
lch(21,68,299)
sRGB
(0.012,0.145,0.549)
HEX8
#03258cff
CSS Name
Decimal
003037140

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
96%
Hue
225°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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