The Canyon in Clear Casting

#11258d RGB(17,37,141)

About this color

The Canyon in Clear Casting occupies the dark, intense end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #11258d — RGB(17, 37, 141).

#11258dRGB(17, 37, 141)

HSL 230° · 78% saturation · 31% 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 formats

Name
The Canyon in Clear Casting
HEX
#11258d
RGB
rgb(17,37,141)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,14.5%,55.3%)
HSL
hsl(230,78%,31%)
HSV
hsv(230,88%,55%)
CMYK
cmyk(88,74,0,45)
LAB
lab(21,34,-59)
LCH
lch(21,68,300)
sRGB
(0.067,0.145,0.553)
HEX8
#11258dff
CSS Name
Decimal
017037141

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Color info

Lightness
31%
Saturation
78%
Hue
230°
Chroma
68
Temperature
WarmCool
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