The Tired Cavern after Embittering

#10155b RGB(16,21,91)

About this color

The Tired Cavern after Embittering reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #10155b, RGB(16, 21, 91).

#10155bRGB(16, 21, 91)

HSL 236° · 70% saturation · 21% 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 dark 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
The Tired Cavern after Embittering
HEX
#10155b
RGB
rgb(16,21,91)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,8.2%,35.7%)
HSL
hsl(236,70%,21%)
HSV
hsv(236,82%,36%)
CMYK
cmyk(82,77,0,64)
LAB
lab(12,26,-42)
LCH
lch(12,49,302)
sRGB
(0.063,0.082,0.357)
HEX8
#10155bff
CSS Name
Decimal
016021091

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Color info

Lightness
21%
Saturation
70%
Hue
236°
Chroma
49
Temperature
WarmCool
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