When the Gaunt Cairn until Eroding

#151748 RGB(21,23,72)

About this color

When the Gaunt Cairn until Eroding settles into a dark blue territory with a vivid quality that feels cool — captured at #151748, RGB(21, 23, 72).

#151748RGB(21, 23, 72)

HSL 238° · 55% saturation · 18% lightness

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Psychology

In its darkest registers blue becomes serious and introspective: trustworthy, professional, slightly austere.

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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

From a design perspective, this shade excels 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

Looking at colour relationships, this blue pairs naturally with warm neutrals — tawny beiges, soft terracottas, aged brass — which amplify its cool character by contrast. Analogous blue-violets and blue-greens give a more cohesive, tonal result.

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Color Categories

Color formats

Name
When the Gaunt Cairn until Eroding
HEX
#151748
RGB
rgb(21,23,72)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,9%,28.2%)
HSL
hsl(238,55%,18%)
HSV
hsv(238,71%,28%)
CMYK
cmyk(71,68,0,72)
LAB
lab(11,17,-31)
LCH
lch(11,35,299)
sRGB
(0.082,0.09,0.282)
HEX8
#151748ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021023072

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Color info

Lightness
18%
Saturation
55%
Hue
238°
Chroma
35
Temperature
WarmCool
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