When Sullen Burial underneath Toppling

#14174e RGB(20,23,78)

About this color

When Sullen Burial underneath Toppling presents itself as a dark, vivid blue shade, sitting at #14174e in the 24-bit RGB space.

#14174eRGB(20, 23, 78)

HSL 237° · 59% 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

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

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well 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

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 Categories

Color formats

Name
When Sullen Burial underneath Toppling
HEX
#14174e
RGB
rgb(20,23,78)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,9%,30.6%)
HSL
hsl(237,59%,19%)
HSV
hsv(237,74%,31%)
CMYK
cmyk(74,71,0,69)
LAB
lab(11,19,-34)
LCH
lch(11,39,299)
sRGB
(0.078,0.09,0.306)
HEX8
#14174eff
CSS Name
Decimal
020023078

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Color info

Lightness
19%
Saturation
59%
Hue
237°
Chroma
39
Temperature
WarmCool
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