Moonless Bedrock down the Parching

#15232a RGB(21,35,42)

About this color

Moonless Bedrock down the Parching is a deep blue with a moderate character, positioned at #15232a on the color spectrum.

#15232aRGB(21, 35, 42)

HSL 200° · 33% saturation · 12% 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
Moonless Bedrock down the Parching
HEX
#15232a
RGB
rgb(21,35,42)
RGB%
rgb(8.2%,13.7%,16.5%)
HSL
hsl(200,33%,12%)
HSV
hsv(200,50%,16%)
CMYK
cmyk(50,17,0,84)
LAB
lab(13,-4,-7)
LCH
lch(13,8,240)
sRGB
(0.082,0.137,0.165)
HEX8
#15232aff
CSS Name
Decimal
021035042

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Color info

Lightness
12%
Saturation
33%
Hue
200°
Chroma
8
Temperature
WarmCool
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