Scorched Ash until Plunging

#121f4c RGB(18,31,76)

About this color

Scorched Ash until Plunging occupies the dark, vivid end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #121f4c — RGB(18, 31, 76).

#121f4cRGB(18, 31, 76)

HSL 227° · 62% saturation · 18% 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
Scorched Ash until Plunging
HEX
#121f4c
RGB
rgb(18,31,76)
RGB%
rgb(7.1%,12.2%,29.8%)
HSL
hsl(227,62%,18%)
HSV
hsv(227,76%,30%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,59,0,70)
LAB
lab(13,12,-30)
LCH
lch(13,32,292)
sRGB
(0.071,0.122,0.298)
HEX8
#121f4cff
CSS Name
Decimal
018031076

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
62%
Hue
227°
Chroma
32
Temperature
WarmCool
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