When the Gloom-laden Cave until Weeping

#151f38 RGB(21,31,56)

About this color

When the Gloom-laden Cave until Weeping settles into a dark blue territory with a moderate quality that feels cool — captured at #151f38, RGB(21, 31, 56).

#151f38RGB(21, 31, 56)

HSL 223° · 45% saturation · 15% 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 Gloom-laden Cave until Weeping
HEX
#151f38
RGB
rgb(21,31,56)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,12.2%,22%)
HSL
hsl(223,45%,15%)
HSV
hsv(223,63%,22%)
CMYK
cmyk(62,45,0,78)
LAB
lab(12,5,-18)
LCH
lch(12,19,286)
sRGB
(0.082,0.122,0.22)
HEX8
#151f38ff
CSS Name
Decimal
021031056

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Color info

Lightness
15%
Saturation
45%
Hue
223°
Chroma
19
Temperature
WarmCool
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