When Sunless Carbon outside Dreading

#101133 RGB(16,17,51)

About this color

When Sunless Carbon outside Dreading reads as deep and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #101133, RGB(16, 17, 51).

#101133RGB(16, 17, 51)

HSL 238° · 52% saturation · 13% 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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Sunless Carbon outside Dreading
HEX
#101133
RGB
rgb(16,17,51)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,6.7%,20%)
HSL
hsl(238,52%,13%)
HSV
hsv(238,69%,20%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,67,0,80)
LAB
lab(7,12,-23)
LCH
lch(7,26,298)
sRGB
(0.063,0.067,0.2)
HEX8
#101133ff
CSS Name
Decimal
016017051

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
52%
Hue
238°
Chroma
26
Temperature
WarmCool
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