When Lowering Ash toward Defiling

#035173 RGB(3,81,115)

About this color

When Lowering Ash toward Defiling occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #035173 — RGB(3, 81, 115).

#035173RGB(3, 81, 115)

HSL 198° · 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

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
When Lowering Ash toward Defiling
HEX
#035173
RGB
rgb(3,81,115)
RGB%
rgb(1.2%,31.8%,45.1%)
HSL
hsl(198,95%,23%)
HSV
hsv(198,97%,45%)
CMYK
cmyk(97,30,0,55)
LAB
lab(32,-8,-25)
LCH
lch(32,26,252)
sRGB
(0.012,0.318,0.451)
HEX8
#035173ff
CSS Name
Decimal
003081115

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Color info

Lightness
23%
Saturation
95%
Hue
198°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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