When the Empty Ash until Smoldering

#073288 RGB(7,50,136)

About this color

When the Empty Ash until Smoldering presents itself as a dark, intense blue shade, sitting at #073288 in the 24-bit RGB space.

#073288RGB(7, 50, 136)

HSL 220° · 90% saturation · 28% 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
When the Empty Ash until Smoldering
HEX
#073288
RGB
rgb(7,50,136)
RGB%
rgb(2.7%,19.6%,53.3%)
HSL
hsl(220,90%,28%)
HSV
hsv(220,95%,53%)
CMYK
cmyk(95,63,0,47)
LAB
lab(24,23,-51)
LCH
lch(24,56,294)
sRGB
(0.027,0.196,0.533)
HEX8
#073288ff
CSS Name
Decimal
007050136

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Color info

Lightness
28%
Saturation
90%
Hue
220°
Chroma
56
Temperature
WarmCool
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