The Deep Carbon over Rusting

#053780 RGB(5,55,128)

About this color

The Deep Carbon over Rusting settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #053780, RGB(5, 55, 128).

#053780RGB(5, 55, 128)

HSL 216° · 92% saturation · 26% 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 formats

Name
The Deep Carbon over Rusting
HEX
#053780
RGB
rgb(5,55,128)
RGB%
rgb(2%,21.6%,50.2%)
HSL
hsl(216,92%,26%)
HSV
hsv(216,96%,50%)
CMYK
cmyk(96,57,0,50)
LAB
lab(25,16,-45)
LCH
lch(25,48,290)
sRGB
(0.02,0.216,0.502)
HEX8
#053780ff
CSS Name
Decimal
005055128

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Color info

Lightness
26%
Saturation
92%
Hue
216°
Chroma
48
Temperature
WarmCool
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