Parched Basalt round Suffocating

#111236 RGB(17,18,54)

About this color

Parched Basalt round Suffocating occupies the deep, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #111236 — RGB(17, 18, 54).

#111236RGB(17, 18, 54)

HSL 238° · 52% saturation · 14% 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
Parched Basalt round Suffocating
HEX
#111236
RGB
rgb(17,18,54)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,7.1%,21.2%)
HSL
hsl(238,52%,14%)
HSV
hsv(238,69%,21%)
CMYK
cmyk(69,67,0,79)
LAB
lab(7,13,-24)
LCH
lch(7,27,298)
sRGB
(0.067,0.071,0.212)
HEX8
#111236ff
CSS Name
Decimal
017018054

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Color info

Lightness
14%
Saturation
52%
Hue
238°
Chroma
27
Temperature
WarmCool
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