When Dour Abyss atop Wracking

#051c53 RGB(5,28,83)

About this color

When Dour Abyss atop Wracking settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #051c53, RGB(5, 28, 83).

#051c53RGB(5, 28, 83)

HSL 222° · 89% saturation · 17% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When Dour Abyss atop Wracking
HEX
#051c53
RGB
rgb(5,28,83)
RGB%
rgb(2%,11%,32.5%)
HSL
hsl(222,89%,17%)
HSV
hsv(222,94%,33%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,66,0,67)
LAB
lab(13,16,-36)
LCH
lch(13,39,294)
sRGB
(0.02,0.11,0.325)
HEX8
#051c53ff
CSS Name
Decimal
005028083

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
89%
Hue
222°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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