When Weathered Bedrock despite Sinking

#11364e RGB(17,54,78)

About this color

When Weathered Bedrock despite Sinking reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #11364e, RGB(17, 54, 78).

#11364eRGB(17, 54, 78)

HSL 204° · 64% saturation · 19% 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

Blue has been among the most valued pigments throughout history — ultramarine, ground from lapis lazuli, was once worth more than gold and reserved for the robes of the Virgin Mary in medieval painting.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a grounding element in print design — covers, footers, section dividers. On screen it suits dashboards and interfaces where a serious tone matters.

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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 formats

Name
When Weathered Bedrock despite Sinking
HEX
#11364e
RGB
rgb(17,54,78)
RGB%
rgb(6.7%,21.2%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(204,64%,19%)
HSV
hsv(204,78%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(78,31,0,69)
LAB
lab(21,-4,-18)
LCH
lch(21,18,257)
sRGB
(0.067,0.212,0.306)
HEX8
#11364eff
CSS Name
Decimal
017054078

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
64%
Hue
204°
Chroma
18
Temperature
WarmCool
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