What the Faltering Boulder circa Graying

#0e252f RGB(14,37,47)

About this color

What the Faltering Boulder circa Graying occupies the deep, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0e252f — RGB(14, 37, 47).

#0e252fRGB(14, 37, 47)

HSL 198° · 54% saturation · 12% 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
What the Faltering Boulder circa Graying
HEX
#0e252f
RGB
rgb(14,37,47)
RGB%
rgb(5.5%,14.5%,18.4%)
HSL
hsl(198,54%,12%)
HSV
hsv(198,70%,18%)
CMYK
cmyk(70,21,0,82)
LAB
lab(13,-5,-9)
LCH
lch(13,10,241)
sRGB
(0.055,0.145,0.184)
HEX8
#0e252fff
CSS Name
Decimal
014037047

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
54%
Hue
198°
Chroma
10
Temperature
WarmCool
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