The Carbon till Lowering Brooding

#05374d RGB(5,55,77)

About this color

The Carbon till Lowering Brooding presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #05374d in the 24-bit RGB space.

#05374dRGB(5, 55, 77)

HSL 198° · 88% saturation · 16% lightness

🧠

Psychology

Dark blues project authority, depth and reliability — the colour of deep water, the night sky, and tailored suits.

🏛️

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.

✏️

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.

🎭

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.

⚖️ Contrast checker👁 Colour blindness🌈 Gradient🎨 Colour mixer

Color Categories

Color formats

Name
The Carbon till Lowering Brooding
HEX
#05374d
RGB
rgb(5,55,77)
RGB%
rgb(2%,21.6%,30.2%)
HSL
hsl(198,88%,16%)
HSV
hsv(198,94%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(94,29,0,70)
LAB
lab(21,-7,-18)
LCH
lch(21,19,249)
sRGB
(0.02,0.216,0.302)
HEX8
#05374dff
CSS Name
Decimal
005055077

Similar colors

Color variants

Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
88%
Hue
198°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Preview
The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Share