The Embittered Basalt before the Deadening

#072135 RGB(7,33,53)

About this color

The Embittered Basalt before the Deadening occupies the deep, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #072135 — RGB(7, 33, 53).

#072135RGB(7, 33, 53)

HSL 206° · 77% saturation · 12% 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
The Embittered Basalt before the Deadening
HEX
#072135
RGB
rgb(7,33,53)
RGB%
rgb(2.7%,12.9%,20.8%)
HSL
hsl(206,77%,12%)
HSV
hsv(206,87%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(87,38,0,79)
LAB
lab(12,-1,-16)
LCH
lch(12,16,266)
sRGB
(0.027,0.129,0.208)
HEX8
#072135ff
CSS Name
Decimal
007033053

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
77%
Hue
206°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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