When Empty Basalt opposite Tarnishing

#15161e RGB(21,22,30)

About this color

When Empty Basalt opposite Tarnishing occupies the deep, muted end of the blue spectrum, defined by its coordinates #15161e — RGB(21, 22, 30).

#15161eRGB(21, 22, 30)

HSL 233° · 18% saturation · 10% 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
When Empty Basalt opposite Tarnishing
HEX
#15161e
RGB
rgb(21,22,30)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,8.6%,11.8%)
HSL
hsl(233,18%,10%)
HSV
hsv(233,30%,12%)
CMYK
cmyk(30,27,0,88)
LAB
lab(7,2,-6)
LCH
lch(7,6,288)
sRGB
(0.082,0.086,0.118)
HEX8
#15161eff
CSS Name
Decimal
021022030

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Color info

Lightness
10%
Saturation
18%
Hue
233°
Chroma
6
Temperature
WarmCool
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