The Desolate Basalt underneath Waning

#0e1f4b RGB(14,31,75)

About this color

The Desolate Basalt underneath Waning occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0e1f4b — RGB(14, 31, 75).

#0e1f4bRGB(14, 31, 75)

HSL 223° · 69% saturation · 17% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
The Desolate Basalt underneath Waning
HEX
#0e1f4b
RGB
rgb(14,31,75)
RGB%
rgb(5.5%,12.2%,29.4%)
HSL
hsl(223,69%,17%)
HSV
hsv(223,81%,29%)
CMYK
cmyk(81,59,0,71)
LAB
lab(13,11,-29)
LCH
lch(13,31,291)
sRGB
(0.055,0.122,0.294)
HEX8
#0e1f4bff
CSS Name
Decimal
014031075

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Color info

Lightness
17%
Saturation
69%
Hue
223°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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