The Brooding Basalt toward Congealing

#0f1640 RGB(15,22,64)

About this color

The Brooding Basalt toward Congealing occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #0f1640 — RGB(15, 22, 64).

#0f1640RGB(15, 22, 64)

HSL 231° · 62% saturation · 15% 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 Brooding Basalt toward Congealing
HEX
#0f1640
RGB
rgb(15,22,64)
RGB%
rgb(5.9%,8.6%,25.1%)
HSL
hsl(231,62%,15%)
HSV
hsv(231,77%,25%)
CMYK
cmyk(77,66,0,75)
LAB
lab(9,14,-28)
LCH
lch(9,31,297)
sRGB
(0.059,0.086,0.251)
HEX8
#0f1640ff
CSS Name
Decimal
015022064

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
62%
Hue
231°
Chroma
31
Temperature
WarmCool
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