The Darkened Bedrock with Consuming

#121530 RGB(18,21,48)

About this color

The Darkened Bedrock with Consuming occupies the deep, moderate end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #121530 — RGB(18, 21, 48).

#121530RGB(18, 21, 48)

HSL 234° · 45% saturation · 13% 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 Darkened Bedrock with Consuming
HEX
#121530
RGB
rgb(18,21,48)
RGB%
rgb(7.1%,8.2%,18.8%)
HSL
hsl(234,45%,13%)
HSV
hsv(234,63%,19%)
CMYK
cmyk(63,56,0,81)
LAB
lab(8,8,-19)
LCH
lch(8,21,293)
sRGB
(0.071,0.082,0.188)
HEX8
#121530ff
CSS Name
Decimal
018021048

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Color info

Lightness
13%
Saturation
45%
Hue
234°
Chroma
21
Temperature
WarmCool
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