The Bedrock within Dark Shadowing

#143452 RGB(20,52,82)

About this color

The Bedrock within Dark Shadowing reads as dark and vivid — a blue tone recorded at #143452, RGB(20, 52, 82).

#143452RGB(20, 52, 82)

HSL 209° · 61% saturation · 20% 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

The ancient Egyptians were among the first to produce blue pigment artificially — Egyptian blue, made from copper and sand, coloured the walls of pharaonic tombs.

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Design use

In practical terms, a dark blue like this works well as a background for light-coloured text, as a deep accent stripe, or as an anchoring tone in dark-mode interfaces. It pairs naturally with off-whites, warm creams, and metallic highlights.

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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
The Bedrock within Dark Shadowing
HEX
#143452
RGB
rgb(20,52,82)
RGB%
rgb(7.8%,20.4%,32.2%)
HSL
hsl(209,61%,20%)
HSV
hsv(209,76%,32%)
CMYK
cmyk(76,37,0,68)
LAB
lab(21,0,-22)
LCH
lch(21,22,270)
sRGB
(0.078,0.204,0.322)
HEX8
#143452ff
CSS Name
Decimal
020052082

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Color info

Lightness
20%
Saturation
61%
Hue
209°
Chroma
22
Temperature
WarmCool
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