Heavyhearted Basalt down the Dwindling

#0d253a RGB(13,37,58)

About this color

Heavyhearted Basalt down the Dwindling presents itself as a deep, vivid blue shade, sitting at #0d253a in the 24-bit RGB space.

#0d253aRGB(13, 37, 58)

HSL 208° · 63% saturation · 14% 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 deep 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
Heavyhearted Basalt down the Dwindling
HEX
#0d253a
RGB
rgb(13,37,58)
RGB%
rgb(5.1%,14.5%,22.7%)
HSL
hsl(208,63%,14%)
HSV
hsv(208,78%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,36,0,77)
LAB
lab(14,-1,-16)
LCH
lch(14,16,266)
sRGB
(0.051,0.145,0.227)
HEX8
#0d253aff
CSS Name
Decimal
013037058

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
63%
Hue
208°
Chroma
16
Temperature
WarmCool
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