The Lost Cairn toward Burning

#08233b RGB(8,35,59)

About this color

The Lost Cairn toward Burning occupies the deep, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #08233b — RGB(8, 35, 59).

#08233bRGB(8, 35, 59)

HSL 208° · 76% saturation · 13% 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 formats

Name
The Lost Cairn toward Burning
HEX
#08233b
RGB
rgb(8,35,59)
RGB%
rgb(3.1%,13.7%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(208,76%,13%)
HSV
hsv(208,86%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(86,41,0,77)
LAB
lab(13,0,-18)
LCH
lch(13,18,270)
sRGB
(0.031,0.137,0.231)
HEX8
#08233bff
CSS Name
Decimal
008035059

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
76%
Hue
208°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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