The Dusky Basalt throughout Festering

#11273b RGB(17,39,59)

About this color

The Dusky Basalt throughout Festering occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #11273b — RGB(17, 39, 59).

#11273bRGB(17, 39, 59)

HSL 209° · 55% saturation · 15% 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
The Dusky Basalt throughout Festering
HEX
#11273b
RGB
rgb(17,39,59)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,15.3%,23.1%)
HSL
hsl(209,55%,15%)
HSV
hsv(209,71%,23%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,34,0,77)
LAB
lab(15,-1,-15)
LCH
lch(15,15,266)
sRGB
(0.067,0.153,0.231)
HEX8
#11273bff
CSS Name
Decimal
017039059

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
55%
Hue
209°
Chroma
15
Temperature
WarmCool
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