The Basalt upon Broken Wrecking

#0a638d RGB(10,99,141)

About this color

The Basalt upon Broken Wrecking settles into a dark blue territory with a intense quality that feels cool — captured at #0a638d, RGB(10, 99, 141).

#0a638dRGB(10, 99, 141)

HSL 199° · 87% saturation · 30% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color formats

Name
The Basalt upon Broken Wrecking
HEX
#0a638d
RGB
rgb(10,99,141)
RGB%
rgb(3.9%,38.8%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(199,87%,30%)
HSV
hsv(199,93%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(93,30,0,45)
LAB
lab(39,-8,-30)
LCH
lch(39,31,255)
sRGB
(0.039,0.388,0.553)
HEX8
#0a638dff
CSS Name
Decimal
010099141

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Color info

Lightness
30%
Saturation
87%
Hue
199°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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