Dull Bedrock circa Embittering

#05103c RGB(5,16,60)

About this color

Dull Bedrock circa Embittering occupies the deep, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #05103c — RGB(5, 16, 60).

#05103cRGB(5, 16, 60)

HSL 228° · 85% saturation · 13% 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
Dull Bedrock circa Embittering
HEX
#05103c
RGB
rgb(5,16,60)
RGB%
rgb(2%,6.3%,23.5%)
HSL
hsl(228,85%,13%)
HSV
hsv(228,92%,24%)
CMYK
cmyk(92,73,0,76)
LAB
lab(7,14,-29)
LCH
lch(7,32,296)
sRGB
(0.02,0.063,0.235)
HEX8
#05103cff
CSS Name
Decimal
005016060

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
85%
Hue
228°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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