Buried Cairn Around Withering

#103a4c RGB(16,58,76)

About this color

Buried Cairn Around Withering reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #103a4c, RGB(16, 58, 76).

#103a4cRGB(16, 58, 76)

HSL 198° · 65% saturation · 18% 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
Buried Cairn Around Withering
HEX
#103a4c
RGB
rgb(16,58,76)
RGB%
rgb(6.3%,22.7%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(198,65%,18%)
HSV
hsv(198,79%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(79,24,0,70)
LAB
lab(23,-7,-15)
LCH
lch(23,17,245)
sRGB
(0.063,0.227,0.298)
HEX8
#103a4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
016058076

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
65%
Hue
198°
Chroma
17
Temperature
WarmCool
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