When the Torn Basalt above Staining

#091648 RGB(9,22,72)

About this color

When the Torn Basalt above Staining occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #091648 — RGB(9, 22, 72).

#091648RGB(9, 22, 72)

HSL 228° · 78% saturation · 16% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

Practically speaking, this deep blue is most at home as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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
When the Torn Basalt above Staining
HEX
#091648
RGB
rgb(9,22,72)
RGB%
rgb(3.5%,8.6%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(228,78%,16%)
HSV
hsv(228,88%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,69,0,72)
LAB
lab(10,16,-33)
LCH
lch(10,37,296)
sRGB
(0.035,0.086,0.282)
HEX8
#091648ff
CSS Name
Decimal
009022072

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Color info

Lightness
16%
Saturation
78%
Hue
228°
Chroma
37
Temperature
WarmCool
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