The Basalt by Sullen Burning

#033772 RGB(3,55,114)

About this color

The Basalt by Sullen Burning occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #033772 — RGB(3, 55, 114).

#033772RGB(3, 55, 114)

HSL 212° · 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 Basalt by Sullen Burning
HEX
#033772
RGB
rgb(3,55,114)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,21.6%,44.7%)
HSL
hsl(212,95%,23%)
HSV
hsv(212,97%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,52,0,55)
LAB
lab(24,10,-38)
LCH
lch(24,39,285)
sRGB
(0.012,0.216,0.447)
HEX8
#033772ff
CSS Name
Decimal
003055114

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
95%
Hue
212°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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