The Cold Ash within Dreading

#061f5b RGB(6,31,91)

About this color

The Cold Ash within Dreading presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #061f5b in the 24-bit RGB space.

#061f5bRGB(6, 31, 91)

HSL 222° · 88% saturation · 19% 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

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.

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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.

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Color formats

Name
The Cold Ash within Dreading
HEX
#061f5b
RGB
rgb(6,31,91)
RGB%
rgb(2.4%,12.2%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(222,88%,19%)
HSV
hsv(222,93%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(93,66,0,64)
LAB
lab(14,17,-38)
LCH
lch(14,42,294)
sRGB
(0.024,0.122,0.357)
HEX8
#061f5bff
CSS Name
Decimal
006031091

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
88%
Hue
222°
Chroma
42
Temperature
WarmCool
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