The Basalt under Airless Grieving

#0a2152 RGB(10,33,82)

About this color

The Basalt under Airless Grieving reads as dark and intense — a blue tone recorded at #0a2152, RGB(10, 33, 82).

#0a2152RGB(10, 33, 82)

HSL 221° · 78% saturation · 18% 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 Basalt under Airless Grieving
HEX
#0a2152
RGB
rgb(10,33,82)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,12.9%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(221,78%,18%)
HSV
hsv(221,88%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,60,0,68)
LAB
lab(14,12,-32)
LCH
lch(14,34,291)
sRGB
(0.039,0.129,0.322)
HEX8
#0a2152ff
CSS Name
Decimal
010033082

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
78%
Hue
221°
Chroma
34
Temperature
WarmCool
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